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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.98, 26,707.36 and 7,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.98, 26,707.36 and 7,272.76 is: 10,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.98 : 26,707.36 = 7,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.98/26,707.36 = 7,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.98x = 26,707.36 × 7,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.98x = 194,236,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,236,219.51/17,804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,909.10

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