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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,782.96, 26,674.34 and 7,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,782.96, 26,674.34 and 7,252.93 is: 10,879.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,782.96 : 26,674.34 = 7,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,782.96/26,674.34 = 7,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,782.96x = 26,674.34 × 7,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,782.96x = 193,467,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,467,120.82/17,782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.35

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