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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.34, 26,791.76 and 7,332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.34, 26,791.76 and 7,332.38 is: 10,996.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.34 : 26,791.76 = 7,332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.34/26,791.76 = 7,332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.34x = 26,791.76 × 7,332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.34x = 196,447,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,447,365.19/17,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.00

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