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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,812.68, 26,713.44 and 7,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,812.68, 26,713.44 and 7,422 is: 11,130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,812.68 : 26,713.44 = 7,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,812.68/26,713.44 = 7,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,812.68x = 26,713.44 × 7,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,812.68x = 198,267,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,267,151.68/17,812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,130.67

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