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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.94, 26,688.78 and 7,265.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.94, 26,688.78 and 7,265.61 is: 10,888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.94 : 26,688.78 = 7,265.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.94/26,688.78 = 7,265.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.94x = 26,688.78 × 7,265.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.94x = 193,910,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,910,266.86/17,807.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,888.98

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