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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,861.92, 26,792.88 and 7,337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,861.92, 26,792.88 and 7,337.68 is: 11,006.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,861.92 : 26,792.88 = 7,337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,861.92/26,792.88 = 7,337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,861.92x = 26,792.88 × 7,337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,861.92x = 196,597,579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,597,579.72/17,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.52

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