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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.41, 26,799.71 and 7,333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.41, 26,799.71 and 7,333.71 is: 11,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.41 : 26,799.71 = 7,333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.41/26,799.71 = 7,333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.41x = 26,799.71 × 7,333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.41x = 196,541,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,541,301.22/17,866.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,000.60

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