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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.93, 26,764.83 and 7,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.93, 26,764.83 and 7,983.54 is: 11,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.93 : 26,764.83 = 7,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.93/26,764.83 = 7,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.93x = 26,764.83 × 7,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.93x = 213,677,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,677,917.16/17,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.20

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