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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.72, 26,062.54 and 8,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.72, 26,062.54 and 8,014.12 is: 12,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.72 : 26,062.54 = 8,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.72/26,062.54 = 8,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.72x = 26,062.54 × 8,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.72x = 208,868,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,868,323.06/17,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.08

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