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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.40, 26,492.10 and 7,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.40, 26,492.10 and 7,790.20 is: 11,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.40 : 26,492.10 = 7,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.40/26,492.10 = 7,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.40x = 26,492.10 × 7,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.40x = 206,378,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,378,757.42/17,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.30

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