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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.47, 26,520.23 and 7,284.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.47, 26,520.23 and 7,284.79 is: 10,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.47 : 26,520.23 = 7,284.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.47/26,520.23 = 7,284.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.47x = 26,520.23 × 7,284.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.47x = 193,194,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,194,306.30/17,675.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.08

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