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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.10, 26,021.25 and 7,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.10, 26,021.25 and 7,981.12 is: 11,969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.10 : 26,021.25 = 7,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.10/26,021.25 = 7,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.10x = 26,021.25 × 7,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.10x = 207,678,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,678,738.75/17,350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.89

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