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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.31, 26,010.62 and 7,981.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.31, 26,010.62 and 7,981.42 is: 11,962.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.31 : 26,010.62 = 7,981.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.31/26,010.62 = 7,981.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.31x = 26,010.62 × 7,981.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.31x = 207,601,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,601,682.68/17,354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,962.54

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