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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.87, 26,892.35 and 7,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.87, 26,892.35 and 7,251.58 is: 10,873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.87 : 26,892.35 = 7,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.87/26,892.35 = 7,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.87x = 26,892.35 × 7,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.87x = 195,011,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,011,941.48/17,934.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,873.34

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