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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.06, 26,980.10 and 7,603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.06, 26,980.10 and 7,603.62 is: 11,402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.06 : 26,980.10 = 7,603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.06/26,980.10 = 7,603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.06x = 26,980.10 × 7,603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.06x = 205,146,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,146,427.96/17,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,402.69

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