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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,993.76, 26,991.72 and 7,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,993.76, 26,991.72 and 7,602 is: 11,403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,993.76 : 26,991.72 = 7,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,993.76/26,991.72 = 7,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,993.76x = 26,991.72 × 7,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,993.76x = 205,191,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,191,055.44/17,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.46

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