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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,786.99, 26,661.18 and 7,912.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,786.99, 26,661.18 and 7,912.69 is: 11,860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,786.99 : 26,661.18 = 7,912.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,786.99/26,661.18 = 7,912.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,786.99x = 26,661.18 × 7,912.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,786.99x = 210,961,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,961,652.37/17,786.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.45

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