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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,716.08, 26,555.89 and 7,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,716.08, 26,555.89 and 7,860 is: 11,781.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,716.08 : 26,555.89 = 7,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,716.08/26,555.89 = 7,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,716.08x = 26,555.89 × 7,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,716.08x = 208,729,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,729,295.40/17,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,781.91

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