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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.36, 26,630.16 and 7,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.36, 26,630.16 and 7,890 is: 11,835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.36 : 26,630.16 = 7,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.36/26,630.16 = 7,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.36x = 26,630.16 × 7,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.36x = 210,111,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,111,962.40/17,753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,835.05

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