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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.70, 26,486.55 and 7,791.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.70, 26,486.55 and 7,791.90 is: 11,687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.70 : 26,486.55 = 7,791.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.70/26,486.55 = 7,791.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.70x = 26,486.55 × 7,791.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.70x = 206,380,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,380,548.95/17,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,687.85

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