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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.84, 26,627.90 and 7,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.84, 26,627.90 and 7,888.48 is: 11,832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.84 : 26,627.90 = 7,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.84/26,627.90 = 7,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.84x = 26,627.90 × 7,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.84x = 210,053,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,053,656.59/17,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.78

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