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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.75, 26,795.18 and 7,330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.75, 26,795.18 and 7,330.63 is: 10,998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.75 : 26,795.18 = 7,330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.75/26,795.18 = 7,330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.75x = 26,795.18 × 7,330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.75x = 196,425,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,425,550.36/17,859.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.23

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