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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.73, 26,022.19 and 7,981.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.73, 26,022.19 and 7,981.75 is: 11,970.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.73 : 26,022.19 = 7,981.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.73/26,022.19 = 7,981.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.73x = 26,022.19 × 7,981.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.73x = 207,702,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,702,530.02/17,350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,970.83

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