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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.14, 26,483.58 and 7,783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.14, 26,483.58 and 7,783.46 is: 11,678.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.14 : 26,483.58 = 7,783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.14/26,483.58 = 7,783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.14x = 26,483.58 × 7,783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.14x = 206,133,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,133,885.59/17,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,678.22

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