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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,843.49, 26,752.93 and 7,843.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,843.49, 26,752.93 and 7,843.43 is: 11,759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,843.49 : 26,752.93 = 7,843.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,843.49/26,752.93 = 7,843.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,843.49x = 26,752.93 × 7,843.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,843.49x = 209,834,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,834,560.77/17,843.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,759.73

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