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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.40, 26,033.10 and 7,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.40, 26,033.10 and 7,995.40 is: 11,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.40 : 26,033.10 = 7,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.40/26,033.10 = 7,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.40x = 26,033.10 × 7,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.40x = 208,145,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,145,047.74/17,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.10

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