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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.92, 26,792.60 and 7,332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.92, 26,792.60 and 7,332.89 is: 10,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.92 : 26,792.60 = 7,332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.92/26,792.60 = 7,332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.92x = 26,792.60 × 7,332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.92x = 196,467,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,467,017.99/17,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.75

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