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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.68, 26,037.05 and 7,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.68, 26,037.05 and 7,997.13 is: 11,996.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.68 : 26,037.05 = 7,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.68/26,037.05 = 7,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.68x = 26,037.05 × 7,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.68x = 208,221,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,221,633.68/17,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.63

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