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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.02, 26,711.16 and 7,291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.02, 26,711.16 and 7,291.43 is: 10,933.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.02 : 26,711.16 = 7,291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.02/26,711.16 = 7,291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.02x = 26,711.16 × 7,291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.02x = 194,762,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,762,492.63/17,814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.10

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