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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.22, 26,571.09 and 7,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.22, 26,571.09 and 7,870.14 is: 11,797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.22 : 26,571.09 = 7,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.22/26,571.09 = 7,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.22x = 26,571.09 × 7,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.22x = 209,118,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,118,198.25/17,726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,797.11

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