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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.68, 26,991.52 and 7,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.68, 26,991.52 and 7,611.24 is: 11,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.68 : 26,991.52 = 7,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.68/26,991.52 = 7,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.68x = 26,991.52 × 7,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.68x = 205,438,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,438,936.68/17,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.11

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