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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.83, 26,545.02 and 7,852.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.83, 26,545.02 and 7,852.75 is: 11,771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.83 : 26,545.02 = 7,852.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.83/26,545.02 = 7,852.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.83x = 26,545.02 × 7,852.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.83x = 208,451,405.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,451,405.81/17,708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.04

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