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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.08, 26,076.65 and 8,024.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.08, 26,076.65 and 8,024.58 is: 12,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.08 : 26,076.65 = 8,024.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.08/26,076.65 = 8,024.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.08x = 26,076.65 × 8,024.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.08x = 209,254,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,254,123.93/17,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.88

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