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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.54, 26,948.25 and 7,582.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.54, 26,948.25 and 7,582.62 is: 11,366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.54 : 26,948.25 = 7,582.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.54/26,948.25 = 7,582.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.54x = 26,948.25 × 7,582.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.54x = 204,338,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,338,339.42/17,976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,366.94

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