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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.19, 26,843.95 and 7,364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.19, 26,843.95 and 7,364.17 is: 11,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.19 : 26,843.95 = 7,364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.19/26,843.95 = 7,364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.19x = 26,843.95 × 7,364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.19x = 197,683,411.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,683,411.27/17,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.03

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