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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.20, 26,509.80 and 7,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.20, 26,509.80 and 7,807.40 is: 11,711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.20 : 26,509.80 = 7,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.20/26,509.80 = 7,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.20x = 26,509.80 × 7,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.20x = 206,972,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,972,612.52/17,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.10

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