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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.38, 26,737.62 and 7,958.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.38, 26,737.62 and 7,958.07 is: 11,932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.38 : 26,737.62 = 7,958.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.38/26,737.62 = 7,958.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.38x = 26,737.62 × 7,958.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.38x = 212,779,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,779,851.59/17,832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,932.22

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