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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.52, 26,013.90 and 7,983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.52, 26,013.90 and 7,983.62 is: 11,965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.52 : 26,013.90 = 7,983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.52/26,013.90 = 7,983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.52x = 26,013.90 × 7,983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.52x = 207,684,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,684,962.25/17,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,965.82

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