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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.68, 26,965.26 and 7,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.68, 26,965.26 and 7,595.72 is: 11,393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.68 : 26,965.26 = 7,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.68/26,965.26 = 7,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.68x = 26,965.26 × 7,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.68x = 204,820,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,820,564.69/17,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.68

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