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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.96, 26,894.34 and 7,246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.96, 26,894.34 and 7,246.83 is: 10,872.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.96 : 26,894.34 = 7,246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.96/26,894.34 = 7,246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.96x = 26,894.34 × 7,246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.96x = 194,898,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,898,709.94/17,925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,872.43

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