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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.79, 26,077.47 and 8,014.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.79, 26,077.47 and 8,014.78 is: 12,025.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.79 : 26,077.47 = 8,014.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.79/26,077.47 = 8,014.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.79x = 26,077.47 × 8,014.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.79x = 209,005,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,005,144.93/17,379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.76

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