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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.88, 26,015.43 and 7,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.88, 26,015.43 and 7,993.80 is: 11,974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.88 : 26,015.43 = 7,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.88/26,015.43 = 7,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.88x = 26,015.43 × 7,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.88x = 207,962,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,962,144.33/17,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,974.64

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