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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.49, 26,067.78 and 8,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.49, 26,067.78 and 8,007.84 is: 12,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.49 : 26,067.78 = 8,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.49/26,067.78 = 8,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.49x = 26,067.78 × 8,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.49x = 208,746,611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,746,611.40/17,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.85

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