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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.28, 26,711.04 and 7,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.28, 26,711.04 and 7,275.50 is: 10,912.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.28 : 26,711.04 = 7,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.28/26,711.04 = 7,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.28x = 26,711.04 × 7,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.28x = 194,336,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,336,069.83/17,808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.68

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