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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.92, 26,585.40 and 7,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.92, 26,585.40 and 7,334 is: 10,998.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.92 : 26,585.40 = 7,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.92/26,585.40 = 7,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.92x = 26,585.40 × 7,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.92x = 194,977,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,977,323.60/17,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.32

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