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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695, 26,554.65 and 7,306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695, 26,554.65 and 7,306.84 is: 10,965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695 : 26,554.65 = 7,306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695/26,554.65 = 7,306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695x = 26,554.65 × 7,306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695x = 194,030,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,030,578.81/17,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,965.28

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