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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.34, 26,695.94 and 7,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.34, 26,695.94 and 7,269.72 is: 10,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.34 : 26,695.94 = 7,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.34/26,695.94 = 7,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.34x = 26,695.94 × 7,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.34x = 194,071,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,071,972.59/17,801.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.10

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