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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.94, 26,499.67 and 7,804.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.94, 26,499.67 and 7,804.83 is: 11,704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.94 : 26,499.67 = 7,804.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.94/26,499.67 = 7,804.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.94x = 26,499.67 × 7,804.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.94x = 206,825,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,825,543.17/17,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.28

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