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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.68, 26,605.62 and 7,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.68, 26,605.62 and 7,350 is: 11,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.68 : 26,605.62 = 7,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.68/26,605.62 = 7,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.68x = 26,605.62 × 7,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.68x = 195,551,307
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,551,307/17,740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,022.76

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