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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,833.95, 26,729.85 and 7,297.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,833.95, 26,729.85 and 7,297.47 is: 10,937.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,833.95 : 26,729.85 = 7,297.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,833.95/26,729.85 = 7,297.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,833.95x = 26,729.85 × 7,297.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,833.95x = 195,060,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,060,278.48/17,833.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,937.58

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