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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.64, 26,693.46 and 7,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.64, 26,693.46 and 7,270.63 is: 10,905.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.64 : 26,693.46 = 7,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.64/26,693.46 = 7,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.64x = 26,693.46 × 7,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.64x = 194,078,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,078,271.08/17,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.95

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