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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.95, 26,032.81 and 7,990.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.95, 26,032.81 and 7,990.29 is: 11,980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.95 : 26,032.81 = 7,990.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.95/26,032.81 = 7,990.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.95x = 26,032.81 × 7,990.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.95x = 208,009,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,009,701.41/17,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.09

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