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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.81, 26,033.85 and 7,996.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.81, 26,033.85 and 7,996.97 is: 11,985.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.81 : 26,033.85 = 7,996.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.81/26,033.85 = 7,996.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.81x = 26,033.85 × 7,996.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.81x = 208,191,787.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,191,787.27/17,369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.84

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