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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794.54, 26,670.96 and 7,257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794.54, 26,670.96 and 7,257.98 is: 10,878.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794.54 : 26,670.96 = 7,257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794.54/26,670.96 = 7,257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794.54x = 26,670.96 × 7,257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794.54x = 193,577,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,577,257.97/17,794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,878.47

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