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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,816.54, 26,725.49 and 7,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,816.54, 26,725.49 and 7,955.90 is: 11,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,816.54 : 26,725.49 = 7,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,816.54/26,725.49 = 7,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,816.54x = 26,725.49 × 7,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,816.54x = 212,625,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,625,325.89/17,816.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.15

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