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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.99, 26,935.01 and 7,573.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.99, 26,935.01 and 7,573.55 is: 11,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.99 : 26,935.01 = 7,573.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.99/26,935.01 = 7,573.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.99x = 26,935.01 × 7,573.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.99x = 203,993,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,993,674.46/17,960.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,357.59

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