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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.14, 26,476.13 and 7,789.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.14, 26,476.13 and 7,789.51 is: 11,684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.14 : 26,476.13 = 7,789.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.14/26,476.13 = 7,789.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.14x = 26,476.13 × 7,789.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.14x = 206,236,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,236,079.40/17,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,684.67

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