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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.14, 26,598.30 and 7,866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.14, 26,598.30 and 7,866.04 is: 11,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.14 : 26,598.30 = 7,866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.14/26,598.30 = 7,866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.14x = 26,598.30 × 7,866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.14x = 209,223,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,223,291.73/17,729.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.10

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