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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.16, 26,620.20 and 7,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.16, 26,620.20 and 7,356 is: 11,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.16 : 26,620.20 = 7,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.16/26,620.20 = 7,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.16x = 26,620.20 × 7,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.16x = 195,818,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,818,191.20/17,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.64

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