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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.52, 26,975.28 and 7,595.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.52, 26,975.28 and 7,595.36 is: 11,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.52 : 26,975.28 = 7,595.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.52/26,975.28 = 7,595.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.52x = 26,975.28 × 7,595.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.52x = 204,886,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,886,962.70/17,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.04

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