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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,793.70, 26,693.62 and 7,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,793.70, 26,693.62 and 7,269.44 is: 10,905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,793.70 : 26,693.62 = 7,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,793.70/26,693.62 = 7,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,793.70x = 26,693.62 × 7,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,793.70x = 194,047,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,047,668.97/17,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.41

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