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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.44, 26,723.30 and 7,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.44, 26,723.30 and 7,957.52 is: 11,939.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.44 : 26,723.30 = 7,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.44/26,723.30 = 7,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.44x = 26,723.30 × 7,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.44x = 212,651,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,651,194.22/17,811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.02

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