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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.96, 26,944.70 and 7,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.96, 26,944.70 and 7,425.26 is: 11,139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.96 : 26,944.70 = 7,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.96/26,944.70 = 7,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.96x = 26,944.70 × 7,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.96x = 200,071,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,071,268.40/17,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,139.23

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