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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.70, 26,766.96 and 7,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.70, 26,766.96 and 7,312.44 is: 10,965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.70 : 26,766.96 = 7,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.70/26,766.96 = 7,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.70x = 26,766.96 × 7,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.70x = 195,731,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,731,788.98/17,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,965.55

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