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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.48, 26,005.36 and 8,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.48, 26,005.36 and 8,100 is: 12,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.48 : 26,005.36 = 8,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.48/26,005.36 = 8,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.48x = 26,005.36 × 8,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.48x = 210,643,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,643,416/17,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.30

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