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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,776.68, 26,659.44 and 7,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,776.68, 26,659.44 and 7,386 is: 11,076.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,776.68 : 26,659.44 = 7,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,776.68/26,659.44 = 7,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,776.68x = 26,659.44 × 7,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,776.68x = 196,906,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,906,623.84/17,776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,076.68

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