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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,850.08, 26,775.24 and 7,312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,850.08, 26,775.24 and 7,312.68 is: 10,969.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,850.08 : 26,775.24 = 7,312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,850.08/26,775.24 = 7,312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,850.08x = 26,775.24 × 7,312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,850.08x = 195,798,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,798,762.04/17,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.07

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