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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.91, 26,985.28 and 7,475.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.91, 26,985.28 and 7,475.19 is: 11,207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.91 : 26,985.28 = 7,475.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.91/26,985.28 = 7,475.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.91x = 26,985.28 × 7,475.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.91x = 201,720,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,720,095.20/17,997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.97

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