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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,812.54, 26,662.92 and 11,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,812.54, 26,662.92 and 11,877.76 is: 17,779.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,812.54 : 26,662.92 = 11,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,812.54/26,662.92 = 11,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,812.54x = 26,662.92 × 11,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,812.54x = 316,695,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,695,764.66/17,812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,779.37

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