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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.94, 26,963.43 and 7,446.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.94, 26,963.43 and 7,446.74 is: 11,174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.94 : 26,963.43 = 7,446.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.94/26,963.43 = 7,446.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.94x = 26,963.43 × 7,446.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.94x = 200,789,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,789,531.86/17,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,174.26

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