Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.68, 26,964 and 7,587
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,977.68, 26,964 and 7,587 is: 11,379.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,977.68 : 26,964 = 7,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,977.68/26,964 = 7,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,977.68x = 26,964 × 7,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,977.68x = 204,575,868 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,575,868/17,977.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,379.44
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