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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.29, 26,045.76 and 7,997.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.29, 26,045.76 and 7,997.61 is: 11,987.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.29 : 26,045.76 = 7,997.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.29/26,045.76 = 7,997.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.29x = 26,045.76 × 7,997.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.29x = 208,303,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,303,830.63/17,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.13

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