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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.35, 26,021.63 and 7,981.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.35, 26,021.63 and 7,981.37 is: 11,970.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.35 : 26,021.63 = 7,981.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.35/26,021.63 = 7,981.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.35x = 26,021.63 × 7,981.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.35x = 207,688,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,688,282.18/17,350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,970.26

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