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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.94, 26,738.82 and 7,966.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.94, 26,738.82 and 7,966.29 is: 11,953.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.94 : 26,738.82 = 7,966.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.94/26,738.82 = 7,966.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.94x = 26,738.82 × 7,966.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.94x = 213,009,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,009,194.38/17,819.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,953.42

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