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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.48, 26,953.44 and 8,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.48, 26,953.44 and 8,732.32 is: 13,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.48 : 26,953.44 = 8,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.48/26,953.44 = 8,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.48x = 26,953.44 × 8,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.48x = 235,366,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,366,063.18/17,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.83

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