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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,787.81, 26,684.78 and 7,926.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,787.81, 26,684.78 and 7,926.87 is: 11,891.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,787.81 : 26,684.78 = 7,926.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,787.81/26,684.78 = 7,926.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,787.81x = 26,684.78 × 7,926.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,787.81x = 211,526,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,526,782.04/17,787.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,891.67

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