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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.83, 26,617.38 and 7,881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.83, 26,617.38 and 7,881.46 is: 11,822.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.83 : 26,617.38 = 7,881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.83/26,617.38 = 7,881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.83x = 26,617.38 × 7,881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.83x = 209,783,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,783,815.77/17,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,822.25

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