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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.33, 26,601.63 and 7,870.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.33, 26,601.63 and 7,870.96 is: 11,806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.33 : 26,601.63 = 7,870.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.33/26,601.63 = 7,870.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.33x = 26,601.63 × 7,870.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.33x = 209,380,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,380,365.66/17,734.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.50

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