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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,839.67, 26,759.50 and 7,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,839.67, 26,759.50 and 7,444.13 is: 11,166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,839.67 : 26,759.50 = 7,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,839.67/26,759.50 = 7,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,839.67x = 26,759.50 × 7,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,839.67x = 199,201,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,201,044.33/17,839.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,166.19

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