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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.68, 26,596.62 and 7,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.68, 26,596.62 and 7,344 is: 11,013.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.68 : 26,596.62 = 7,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.68/26,596.62 = 7,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.68x = 26,596.62 × 7,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.68x = 195,325,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,325,577.28/17,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,013.76

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