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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.13, 26,898.45 and 7,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.13, 26,898.45 and 7,394.40 is: 11,092.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.13 : 26,898.45 = 7,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.13/26,898.45 = 7,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.13x = 26,898.45 × 7,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.13x = 198,897,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,897,870.95/17,930.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.94

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