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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.84, 26,663.18 and 7,914.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.84, 26,663.18 and 7,914.81 is: 11,872.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.84 : 26,663.18 = 7,914.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.84/26,663.18 = 7,914.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.84x = 26,663.18 × 7,914.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.84x = 211,034,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,034,064.11/17,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,872.63

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