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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805.02, 26,707.32 and 7,416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805.02, 26,707.32 and 7,416.77 is: 11,125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805.02 : 26,707.32 = 7,416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805.02/26,707.32 = 7,416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805.02x = 26,707.32 × 7,416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805.02x = 198,081,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,081,916.22/17,805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,125.06

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