Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,978.68, 26,965.50 and 7,588
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,978.68, 26,965.50 and 7,588 is: 11,380.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,978.68 : 26,965.50 = 7,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,978.68/26,965.50 = 7,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,978.68x = 26,965.50 × 7,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,978.68x = 204,614,214 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,614,214/17,978.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,380.94
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