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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,958.76, 26,947.25 and 7,436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,958.76, 26,947.25 and 7,436.55 is: 11,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958.76 : 26,947.25 = 7,436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958.76/26,947.25 = 7,436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958.76x = 26,947.25 × 7,436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958.76x = 200,394,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,394,534.80/17,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.60

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