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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.68, 26,990.02 and 7,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.68, 26,990.02 and 7,610.24 is: 11,412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.68 : 26,990.02 = 7,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.68/26,990.02 = 7,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.68x = 26,990.02 × 7,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.68x = 205,400,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,400,529.80/17,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.61

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