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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.49, 26,828.01 and 7,360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.49, 26,828.01 and 7,360.35 is: 11,040.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.49 : 26,828.01 = 7,360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.49/26,828.01 = 7,360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.49x = 26,828.01 × 7,360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.49x = 197,463,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,463,543.40/17,885.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.43

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