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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.24, 26,704.57 and 7,270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.24, 26,704.57 and 7,270.95 is: 10,906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.24 : 26,704.57 = 7,270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.24/26,704.57 = 7,270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.24x = 26,704.57 × 7,270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.24x = 194,167,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,167,593.24/17,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.31

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