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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794.64, 26,691.94 and 7,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794.64, 26,691.94 and 7,269.60 is: 10,904.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794.64 : 26,691.94 = 7,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794.64/26,691.94 = 7,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794.64x = 26,691.94 × 7,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794.64x = 194,039,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,039,727.02/17,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.39

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