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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.48, 26,042.76 and 8,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.48, 26,042.76 and 8,134.32 is: 12,195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.48 : 26,042.76 = 8,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.48/26,042.76 = 8,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.48x = 26,042.76 × 8,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.48x = 211,840,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,840,143.52/17,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.41

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