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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.48, 26,953.64 and 7,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.48, 26,953.64 and 7,574 is: 11,365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.48 : 26,953.64 = 7,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.48/26,953.64 = 7,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.48x = 26,953.64 × 7,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.48x = 204,146,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,146,869.36/17,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,365.18

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