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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.41, 26,789.54 and 7,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.41, 26,789.54 and 7,997.04 is: 11,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.41 : 26,789.54 = 7,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.41/26,789.54 = 7,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.41x = 26,789.54 × 7,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.41x = 214,236,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,236,982.98/17,860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.08

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