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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.16, 26,794.44 and 7,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.16, 26,794.44 and 7,990.68 is: 11,989.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.16 : 26,794.44 = 7,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.16/26,794.44 = 7,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.16x = 26,794.44 × 7,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.16x = 214,105,795.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,105,795.82/17,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.24

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