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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.96, 26,618.88 and 7,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.96, 26,618.88 and 7,352 is: 11,036.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.96 : 26,618.88 = 7,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.96/26,618.88 = 7,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.96x = 26,618.88 × 7,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.96x = 195,702,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,702,005.76/17,732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,036.06

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