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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.03, 26,042.40 and 7,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.03, 26,042.40 and 7,995.36 is: 11,983.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.03 : 26,042.40 = 7,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.03/26,042.40 = 7,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.03x = 26,042.40 × 7,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.03x = 208,218,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,218,363.26/17,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,983.77

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