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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883.53, 26,805.95 and 7,879.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883.53, 26,805.95 and 7,879.35 is: 11,810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883.53 : 26,805.95 = 7,879.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883.53/26,805.95 = 7,879.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883.53x = 26,805.95 × 7,879.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883.53x = 211,213,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,213,552.81/17,883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.51

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