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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.50, 26,690.31 and 7,931.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.50, 26,690.31 and 7,931.79 is: 11,889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.50 : 26,690.31 = 7,931.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.50/26,690.31 = 7,931.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.50x = 26,690.31 × 7,931.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.50x = 211,701,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,701,933.95/17,806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,889.03

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