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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,739.09, 26,611.07 and 7,878.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,739.09, 26,611.07 and 7,878.15 is: 11,818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,739.09 : 26,611.07 = 7,878.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,739.09/26,611.07 = 7,878.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,739.09x = 26,611.07 × 7,878.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,739.09x = 209,645,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,645,961.73/17,739.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.30

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