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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.46, 26,075.71 and 8,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.46, 26,075.71 and 8,023.96 is: 12,038.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.46 : 26,075.71 = 8,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.46/26,075.71 = 8,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.46x = 26,075.71 × 8,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.46x = 209,230,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,230,413.89/17,379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,038.95

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