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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.51, 26,644.59 and 7,897.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.51, 26,644.59 and 7,897.26 is: 11,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.51 : 26,644.59 = 7,897.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.51/26,644.59 = 7,897.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.51x = 26,644.59 × 7,897.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.51x = 210,419,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,419,254.82/17,751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.60

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