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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.04, 26,539.80 and 7,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.04, 26,539.80 and 7,297.12 is: 10,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.04 : 26,539.80 = 7,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.04/26,539.80 = 7,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.04x = 26,539.80 × 7,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.04x = 193,664,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,664,105.38/17,691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.02

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