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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.40, 26,603.70 and 7,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.40, 26,603.70 and 7,870.20 is: 11,809.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.40 : 26,603.70 = 7,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.40/26,603.70 = 7,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.40x = 26,603.70 × 7,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.40x = 209,376,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,376,439.74/17,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.56

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