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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.79, 26,598.22 and 7,866.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.79, 26,598.22 and 7,866.05 is: 11,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.79 : 26,598.22 = 7,866.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.79/26,598.22 = 7,866.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.79x = 26,598.22 × 7,866.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.79x = 209,222,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,222,775.77/17,719.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,807.30

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