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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.61, 26,751.62 and 7,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.61, 26,751.62 and 7,308.28 is: 10,963.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.61 : 26,751.62 = 7,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.61/26,751.62 = 7,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.61x = 26,751.62 × 7,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.61x = 195,508,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,508,329.41/17,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,963.53

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