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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.44, 26,830.82 and 7,359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.44, 26,830.82 and 7,359.24 is: 11,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.44 : 26,830.82 = 7,359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.44/26,830.82 = 7,359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.44x = 26,830.82 × 7,359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.44x = 197,454,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,454,443.78/17,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.42

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