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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.04, 26,036.40 and 8,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.04, 26,036.40 and 8,116 is: 12,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.04 : 26,036.40 = 8,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.04/26,036.40 = 8,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.04x = 26,036.40 × 8,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.04x = 211,311,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,311,422.40/17,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.80

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