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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.02, 26,841.23 and 7,378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.02, 26,841.23 and 7,378.30 is: 11,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.02 : 26,841.23 = 7,378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.02/26,841.23 = 7,378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.02x = 26,841.23 × 7,378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.02x = 198,042,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,042,647.31/17,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.20

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