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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.47, 26,518.73 and 7,283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.47, 26,518.73 and 7,283.79 is: 10,928.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.47 : 26,518.73 = 7,283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.47/26,518.73 = 7,283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.47x = 26,518.73 × 7,283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.47x = 193,156,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,156,823.97/17,674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.58

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