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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.98, 26,890.46 and 7,402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.98, 26,890.46 and 7,402.95 is: 11,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.98 : 26,890.46 = 7,402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.98/26,890.46 = 7,402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.98x = 26,890.46 × 7,402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.98x = 199,068,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,068,730.86/17,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,104.42

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