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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,684.22, 26,533.35 and 7,293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,684.22, 26,533.35 and 7,293.54 is: 10,943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,684.22 : 26,533.35 = 7,293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,684.22/26,533.35 = 7,293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,684.22x = 26,533.35 × 7,293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,684.22x = 193,522,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,522,049.56/17,684.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.21

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