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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.50, 26,513.40 and 7,279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.50, 26,513.40 and 7,279.25 is: 10,923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.50 : 26,513.40 = 7,279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.50/26,513.40 = 7,279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.50x = 26,513.40 × 7,279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.50x = 192,997,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,997,666.95/17,667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,923.88

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