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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.40, 26,064.60 and 8,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.40, 26,064.60 and 8,016.40 is: 12,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.40 : 26,064.60 = 8,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.40/26,064.60 = 8,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.40x = 26,064.60 × 8,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.40x = 208,944,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,944,259.44/17,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.60

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