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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.32, 26,747.10 and 7,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.32, 26,747.10 and 7,303 is: 10,958.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.32 : 26,747.10 = 7,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.32/26,747.10 = 7,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.32x = 26,747.10 × 7,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.32x = 195,334,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,334,071.30/17,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,958.24

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