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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.02, 26,037.90 and 7,992.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.02, 26,037.90 and 7,992.35 is: 11,979.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.02 : 26,037.90 = 7,992.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.02/26,037.90 = 7,992.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.02x = 26,037.90 × 7,992.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.02x = 208,104,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,104,101.50/17,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,979.27

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