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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,846.29, 26,769.62 and 7,313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,846.29, 26,769.62 and 7,313.61 is: 10,970.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,846.29 : 26,769.62 = 7,313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,846.29/26,769.62 = 7,313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,846.29x = 26,769.62 × 7,313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,846.29x = 195,782,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,782,528.62/17,846.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.49

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