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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.94, 26,076.51 and 8,010.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.94, 26,076.51 and 8,010.18 is: 12,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.94 : 26,076.51 = 8,010.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.94/26,076.51 = 8,010.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.94x = 26,076.51 × 8,010.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.94x = 208,877,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,877,538.87/17,375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.08

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