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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.77, 26,726.72 and 7,289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.77, 26,726.72 and 7,289.55 is: 10,938.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.77 : 26,726.72 = 7,289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.77/26,726.72 = 7,289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.77x = 26,726.72 × 7,289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.77x = 194,825,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,825,725.33/17,811.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.04

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