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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.98, 26,888.96 and 7,401.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.98, 26,888.96 and 7,401.95 is: 11,102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.98 : 26,888.96 = 7,401.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.98/26,888.96 = 7,401.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.98x = 26,888.96 × 7,401.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.98x = 199,030,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,030,737.47/17,925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.92

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