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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.61, 26,019.03 and 7,979.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.61, 26,019.03 and 7,979.63 is: 11,967.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.61 : 26,019.03 = 7,979.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.61/26,019.03 = 7,979.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.61x = 26,019.03 × 7,979.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.61x = 207,622,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,622,277.32/17,348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,967.66

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