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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,855.10, 26,771.85 and 7,992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,855.10, 26,771.85 and 7,992.54 is: 11,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,855.10 : 26,771.85 = 7,992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,855.10/26,771.85 = 7,992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,855.10x = 26,771.85 × 7,992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,855.10x = 213,975,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,975,082.00/17,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,983.98

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