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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.93, 26,576.23 and 7,852.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.93, 26,576.23 and 7,852.91 is: 11,777.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.93 : 26,576.23 = 7,852.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.93/26,576.23 = 7,852.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.93x = 26,576.23 × 7,852.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.93x = 208,700,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,700,742.33/17,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,777.74

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