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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.83, 26,947.35 and 7,433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.83, 26,947.35 and 7,433.13 is: 11,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.83 : 26,947.35 = 7,433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.83/26,947.35 = 7,433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.83x = 26,947.35 × 7,433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.83x = 200,303,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,303,155.71/17,965.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.12

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