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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.14, 26,795.43 and 7,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.14, 26,795.43 and 7,997.22 is: 11,998.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.14 : 26,795.43 = 7,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.14/26,795.43 = 7,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.14x = 26,795.43 × 7,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.14x = 214,288,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,288,948.70/17,860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.17

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