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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.19, 26,594.46 and 7,338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.19, 26,594.46 and 7,338.94 is: 11,009.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.19 : 26,594.46 = 7,338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.19/26,594.46 = 7,338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.19x = 26,594.46 × 7,338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.19x = 195,175,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,175,079.79/17,727.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,009.93

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