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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.40, 26,037.60 and 7,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.40, 26,037.60 and 7,998.40 is: 11,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.40 : 26,037.60 = 7,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.40/26,037.60 = 7,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.40x = 26,037.60 × 7,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.40x = 208,259,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,259,139.84/17,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.60

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