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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.62, 26,702.57 and 7,941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.62, 26,702.57 and 7,941.34 is: 11,916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.62 : 26,702.57 = 7,941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.62/26,702.57 = 7,941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.62x = 26,702.57 × 7,941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.62x = 212,054,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,054,187.24/17,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.09

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