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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.60, 26,975.40 and 7,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.60, 26,975.40 and 7,595.44 is: 11,393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.60 : 26,975.40 = 7,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.60/26,975.40 = 7,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.60x = 26,975.40 × 7,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.60x = 204,889,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,889,859.32/17,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.15

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