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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.60, 26,764.56 and 7,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.60, 26,764.56 and 7,452 is: 11,178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.60 : 26,764.56 = 7,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.60/26,764.56 = 7,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.60x = 26,764.56 × 7,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.60x = 199,449,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,449,501.12/17,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,178.90

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