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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,788.68, 26,668.62 and 7,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,788.68, 26,668.62 and 7,408.20 is: 11,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,788.68 : 26,668.62 = 7,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,788.68/26,668.62 = 7,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,788.68x = 26,668.62 × 7,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,788.68x = 197,566,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,566,470.68/17,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.30

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