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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.01, 26,478.93 and 7,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.01, 26,478.93 and 7,791.38 is: 11,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.01 : 26,478.93 = 7,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.01/26,478.93 = 7,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.01x = 26,478.93 × 7,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.01x = 206,307,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,307,405.62/17,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,687.47

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