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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.68, 26,853.12 and 7,515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.68, 26,853.12 and 7,515.12 is: 11,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.68 : 26,853.12 = 7,515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.68/26,853.12 = 7,515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.68x = 26,853.12 × 7,515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.68x = 201,804,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,804,419.17/17,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,270.41

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