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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.64, 26,014.09 and 7,983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.64, 26,014.09 and 7,983.74 is: 11,966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.64 : 26,014.09 = 7,983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.64/26,014.09 = 7,983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.64x = 26,014.09 × 7,983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.64x = 207,689,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,689,690.98/17,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,966.01

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