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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,721.78, 26,564.41 and 7,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,721.78, 26,564.41 and 7,865.70 is: 11,790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,721.78 : 26,564.41 = 7,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,721.78/26,564.41 = 7,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,721.78x = 26,564.41 × 7,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,721.78x = 208,947,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,947,679.74/17,721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,790.45

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