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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.04, 26,487.78 and 7,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.04, 26,487.78 and 7,797 is: 11,694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.04 : 26,487.78 = 7,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.04/26,487.78 = 7,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.04x = 26,487.78 × 7,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.04x = 206,525,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,525,220.66/17,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,694.49

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