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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.96, 26,076.46 and 8,024.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.96, 26,076.46 and 8,024.46 is: 12,039.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.96 : 26,076.46 = 8,024.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.96/26,076.46 = 8,024.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.96x = 26,076.46 × 8,024.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.96x = 209,249,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,249,470.09/17,379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.70

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