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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.18, 26,005.44 and 7,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.18, 26,005.44 and 7,987.14 is: 11,964.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.18 : 26,005.44 = 7,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.18/26,005.44 = 7,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.18x = 26,005.44 × 7,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.18x = 207,709,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,709,090.04/17,360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,964.69

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