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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.28, 26,512.92 and 7,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.28, 26,512.92 and 7,286.76 is: 10,930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.28 : 26,512.92 = 7,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.28/26,512.92 = 7,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.28x = 26,512.92 × 7,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.28x = 193,193,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,193,284.94/17,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.14

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