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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.38, 26,794.65 and 7,335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.38, 26,794.65 and 7,335.51 is: 11,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.38 : 26,794.65 = 7,335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.38/26,794.65 = 7,335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.38x = 26,794.65 × 7,335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.38x = 196,552,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,552,423.02/17,864.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.48

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