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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.73, 26,929.89 and 7,427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.73, 26,929.89 and 7,427.16 is: 11,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.73 : 26,929.89 = 7,427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.73/26,929.89 = 7,427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.73x = 26,929.89 × 7,427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.73x = 200,012,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,012,601.81/17,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,134.25

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