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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.95, 26,611.37 and 7,346.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.95, 26,611.37 and 7,346.99 is: 11,028.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.95 : 26,611.37 = 7,346.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.95/26,611.37 = 7,346.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.95x = 26,611.37 × 7,346.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.95x = 195,513,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,513,299.48/17,727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.54

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