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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.32, 26,655.68 and 7,904.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.32, 26,655.68 and 7,904.46 is: 11,858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.32 : 26,655.68 = 7,904.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.32/26,655.68 = 7,904.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.32x = 26,655.68 × 7,904.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.32x = 210,698,716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,698,716.81/17,767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.78

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