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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.20, 26,555.60 and 7,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.20, 26,555.60 and 7,314.40 is: 10,976.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.20 : 26,555.60 = 7,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.20/26,555.60 = 7,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.20x = 26,555.60 × 7,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.20x = 194,238,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,238,280.64/17,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,976.89

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