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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.14, 26,682.57 and 7,248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.14, 26,682.57 and 7,248.66 is: 10,874.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.14 : 26,682.57 = 7,248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.14/26,682.57 = 7,248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.14x = 26,682.57 × 7,248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.14x = 193,412,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,412,877.86/17,785.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.97

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