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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,833.56, 26,740.32 and 7,310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,833.56, 26,740.32 and 7,310.88 is: 10,962.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,833.56 : 26,740.32 = 7,310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,833.56/26,740.32 = 7,310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,833.56x = 26,740.32 × 7,310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,833.56x = 195,495,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,495,270.68/17,833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.21

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