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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.91, 26,700.50 and 7,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.91, 26,700.50 and 7,284.32 is: 10,922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.91 : 26,700.50 = 7,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.91/26,700.50 = 7,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.91x = 26,700.50 × 7,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.91x = 194,494,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,494,870.87/17,806.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.44

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