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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,898.46, 26,847.66 and 7,510.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,898.46, 26,847.66 and 7,510.21 is: 11,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,898.46 : 26,847.66 = 7,510.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,898.46/26,847.66 = 7,510.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,898.46x = 26,847.66 × 7,510.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,898.46x = 201,631,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,631,564.61/17,898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.30

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