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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.80, 26,963.70 and 7,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.80, 26,963.70 and 7,031.80 is: 10,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.80 : 26,963.70 = 7,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.80/26,963.70 = 7,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.80x = 26,963.70 × 7,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.80x = 189,603,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,603,345.66/17,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.70

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