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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.38, 26,722.62 and 7,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.38, 26,722.62 and 7,952.10 is: 11,933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.38 : 26,722.62 = 7,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.38/26,722.62 = 7,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.38x = 26,722.62 × 7,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.38x = 212,500,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,500,946.50/17,806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.98

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