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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,788.83, 26,680.01 and 7,926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,788.83, 26,680.01 and 7,926.27 is: 11,887.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,788.83 : 26,680.01 = 7,926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,788.83/26,680.01 = 7,926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,788.83x = 26,680.01 × 7,926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,788.83x = 211,472,923.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,472,923.23/17,788.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,887.96

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