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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.80, 26,985.12 and 7,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.80, 26,985.12 and 7,475.07 is: 11,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.80 : 26,985.12 = 7,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.80/26,985.12 = 7,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.80x = 26,985.12 × 7,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.80x = 201,715,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,715,660.96/17,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.80

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