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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.20, 26,491.86 and 7,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.20, 26,491.86 and 7,280.28 is: 10,912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.20 : 26,491.86 = 7,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.20/26,491.86 = 7,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.20x = 26,491.86 × 7,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.20x = 192,868,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,868,158.52/17,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.41

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