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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.96, 26,951.82 and 7,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.96, 26,951.82 and 7,588.36 is: 11,376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.96 : 26,951.82 = 7,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.96/26,951.82 = 7,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.96x = 26,951.82 × 7,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.96x = 204,520,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,520,112.82/17,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.16

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