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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.63, 26,793.17 and 7,995.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.63, 26,793.17 and 7,995.71 is: 11,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.63 : 26,793.17 = 7,995.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.63/26,793.17 = 7,995.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.63x = 26,793.17 × 7,995.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.63x = 214,230,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,230,243.36/17,858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.90

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