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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.48, 26,774.40 and 7,316.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.48, 26,774.40 and 7,316.81 is: 10,975.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.48 : 26,774.40 = 7,316.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.48/26,774.40 = 7,316.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.48x = 26,774.40 × 7,316.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.48x = 195,903,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,903,063.79/17,849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,975.28

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