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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,793.83, 26,699.04 and 7,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,793.83, 26,699.04 and 7,932.08 is: 11,901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,793.83 : 26,699.04 = 7,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,793.83/26,699.04 = 7,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,793.83x = 26,699.04 × 7,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,793.83x = 211,778,787.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,778,787.71/17,793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.81

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