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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.13, 26,959.21 and 7,443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.13, 26,959.21 and 7,443.92 is: 11,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.13 : 26,959.21 = 7,443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.13/26,959.21 = 7,443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.13x = 26,959.21 × 7,443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.13x = 200,682,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,682,293.16/17,966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.04

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