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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.68, 26,963.76 and 7,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.68, 26,963.76 and 7,594.72 is: 11,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.68 : 26,963.76 = 7,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.68/26,963.76 = 7,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.68x = 26,963.76 × 7,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.68x = 204,782,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,782,207.35/17,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.18

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