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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,829.62, 26,727.98 and 7,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,829.62, 26,727.98 and 7,963.52 is: 11,937.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,829.62 : 26,727.98 = 7,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,829.62/26,727.98 = 7,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,829.62x = 26,727.98 × 7,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,829.62x = 212,848,629.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,848,629.83/17,829.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,937.92

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