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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.59, 26,099.64 and 7,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.59, 26,099.64 and 7,910.60 is: 11,867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.59 : 26,099.64 = 7,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.59/26,099.64 = 7,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.59x = 26,099.64 × 7,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.59x = 206,463,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,463,681.69/17,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,867.38

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