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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.44, 26,699.28 and 7,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.44, 26,699.28 and 7,941.52 is: 11,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.44 : 26,699.28 = 7,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.44/26,699.28 = 7,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.44x = 26,699.28 × 7,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.44x = 212,032,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,032,866.11/17,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,915.01

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