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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.37, 26,858.22 and 7,233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.37, 26,858.22 and 7,233.46 is: 10,849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.37 : 26,858.22 = 7,233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.37/26,858.22 = 7,233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.37x = 26,858.22 × 7,233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.37x = 194,277,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,277,985.13/17,906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,849.66

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