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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.07, 26,854.67 and 7,376.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.07, 26,854.67 and 7,376.81 is: 11,066.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.07 : 26,854.67 = 7,376.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.07/26,854.67 = 7,376.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.07x = 26,854.67 × 7,376.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.07x = 198,101,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,101,682.37/17,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.47

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