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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.48, 26,023.68 and 8,112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.48, 26,023.68 and 8,112.96 is: 12,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.48 : 26,023.68 = 8,112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.48/26,023.68 = 8,112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.48x = 26,023.68 × 8,112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.48x = 211,129,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,129,074.89/17,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.50

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