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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805.53, 26,713.26 and 7,811.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805.53, 26,713.26 and 7,811.21 is: 11,719.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805.53 : 26,713.26 = 7,811.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805.53/26,713.26 = 7,811.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805.53x = 26,713.26 × 7,811.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805.53x = 208,662,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,662,950.43/17,805.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,719.00

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