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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.70, 26,044.89 and 7,997.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.70, 26,044.89 and 7,997.03 is: 11,986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.70 : 26,044.89 = 7,997.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.70/26,044.89 = 7,997.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.70x = 26,044.89 × 7,997.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.70x = 208,281,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,281,596.47/17,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.26

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