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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.21, 26,075.33 and 8,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.21, 26,075.33 and 8,023.71 is: 12,038.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.21 : 26,075.33 = 8,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.21/26,075.33 = 8,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.21x = 26,075.33 × 8,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.21x = 209,220,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,220,886.07/17,379.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,038.57

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