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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.38, 26,609.38 and 7,879.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.38, 26,609.38 and 7,879.72 is: 11,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.38 : 26,609.38 = 7,879.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.38/26,609.38 = 7,879.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.38x = 26,609.38 × 7,879.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.38x = 209,674,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,674,463.77/17,733.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,823.72

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