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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.80, 26,068.38 and 7,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.80, 26,068.38 and 7,005.80 is: 10,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.80 : 26,068.38 = 7,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.80/26,068.38 = 7,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.80x = 26,068.38 × 7,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.80x = 182,629,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,629,856.60/17,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.80

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