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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.28, 26,699.28 and 7,933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.28, 26,699.28 and 7,933.68 is: 11,903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.28 : 26,699.28 = 7,933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.28/26,699.28 = 7,933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.28x = 26,699.28 × 7,933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.28x = 211,823,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,823,543.75/17,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.36

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