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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.80, 26,007.34 and 7,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.80, 26,007.34 and 7,996.58 is: 11,986.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.80 : 26,007.34 = 7,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.80/26,007.34 = 7,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.80x = 26,007.34 × 7,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.80x = 207,969,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,969,774.90/17,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.87

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