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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.07, 26,850.89 and 7,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.07, 26,850.89 and 7,368.20 is: 11,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.07 : 26,850.89 = 7,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.07/26,850.89 = 7,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.07x = 26,850.89 × 7,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.07x = 197,842,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,842,712.55/17,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.01

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