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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.22, 26,977.83 and 7,597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.22, 26,977.83 and 7,597.06 is: 11,395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.22 : 26,977.83 = 7,597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.22/26,977.83 = 7,597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.22x = 26,977.83 × 7,597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.22x = 204,952,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,952,193.18/17,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,395.59

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