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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.64, 26,706.96 and 7,941.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.64, 26,706.96 and 7,941.54 is: 11,912.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.64 : 26,706.96 = 7,941.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.64/26,706.96 = 7,941.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.64x = 26,706.96 × 7,941.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.64x = 212,094,391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,094,391.12/17,804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,912.31

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