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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.32, 26,596.14 and 7,348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.32, 26,596.14 and 7,348.36 is: 11,023.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.32 : 26,596.14 = 7,348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.32/26,596.14 = 7,348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.32x = 26,596.14 × 7,348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.32x = 195,438,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,438,011.33/17,729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.44

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