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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.62, 26,699.13 and 7,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.62, 26,699.13 and 7,267.32 is: 10,900.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.62 : 26,699.13 = 7,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.62/26,699.13 = 7,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.62x = 26,699.13 × 7,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.62x = 194,031,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,031,121.43/17,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.86

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