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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.63, 26,657.55 and 7,383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.63, 26,657.55 and 7,383.38 is: 11,075.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.63 : 26,657.55 = 7,383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.63/26,657.55 = 7,383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.63x = 26,657.55 × 7,383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.63x = 196,822,688.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,822,688.23/17,771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,075.11

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