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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.45, 26,011.98 and 7,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.45, 26,011.98 and 7,984.20 is: 11,972.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.45 : 26,011.98 = 7,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.45/26,011.98 = 7,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.45x = 26,011.98 × 7,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.45x = 207,684,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,684,850.72/17,346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,972.76

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