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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.57, 26,012.49 and 7,982.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.57, 26,012.49 and 7,982.67 is: 11,964.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.57 : 26,012.49 = 7,982.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.57/26,012.49 = 7,982.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.57x = 26,012.49 × 7,982.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.57x = 207,649,236.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,649,236.06/17,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,964.41

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