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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,693.10, 26,527.35 and 7,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,693.10, 26,527.35 and 7,827 is: 11,735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,693.10 : 26,527.35 = 7,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,693.10/26,527.35 = 7,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,693.10x = 26,527.35 × 7,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,693.10x = 207,629,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,629,568.45/17,693.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,735.06

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