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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,783.49, 26,682.41 and 7,916.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,783.49, 26,682.41 and 7,916.03 is: 11,877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,783.49 : 26,682.41 = 7,916.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,783.49/26,682.41 = 7,916.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,783.49x = 26,682.41 × 7,916.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,783.49x = 211,218,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,218,644.41/17,783.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,877.23

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