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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.56, 26,941.92 and 7,573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.56, 26,941.92 and 7,573.12 is: 11,360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.56 : 26,941.92 = 7,573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.56/26,941.92 = 7,573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.56x = 26,941.92 × 7,573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.56x = 204,034,393.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,034,393.19/17,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.14

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