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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.40, 26,610.60 and 7,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.40, 26,610.60 and 7,869.20 is: 11,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.40 : 26,610.60 = 7,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.40/26,610.60 = 7,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.40x = 26,610.60 × 7,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.40x = 209,404,133.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,404,133.52/17,740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.80

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