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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.68, 26,691.12 and 7,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.68, 26,691.12 and 7,423.20 is: 11,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.68 : 26,691.12 = 7,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.68/26,691.12 = 7,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.68x = 26,691.12 × 7,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.68x = 198,133,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,133,521.98/17,803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,128.80

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