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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.53, 26,657.51 and 7,905.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.53, 26,657.51 and 7,905.87 is: 11,861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.53 : 26,657.51 = 7,905.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.53/26,657.51 = 7,905.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.53x = 26,657.51 × 7,905.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.53x = 210,750,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,750,769.05/17,767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.57

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