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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.55, 26,644.70 and 7,252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.55, 26,644.70 and 7,252.43 is: 10,872.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.55 : 26,644.70 = 7,252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.55/26,644.70 = 7,252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.55x = 26,644.70 × 7,252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.55x = 193,238,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,238,706.53/17,773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,872.26

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