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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.17, 26,021.35 and 7,981.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.17, 26,021.35 and 7,981.19 is: 11,969.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.17 : 26,021.35 = 7,981.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.17/26,021.35 = 7,981.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.17x = 26,021.35 × 7,981.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.17x = 207,681,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,681,168.39/17,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.98

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