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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.59, 26,024.47 and 7,990.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.59, 26,024.47 and 7,990.67 is: 11,976.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.59 : 26,024.47 = 7,990.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.59/26,024.47 = 7,990.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.59x = 26,024.47 × 7,990.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.59x = 207,952,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,952,951.69/17,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,976.38

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