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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.21, 26,076.83 and 8,024.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.21, 26,076.83 and 8,024.71 is: 12,040.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.21 : 26,076.83 = 8,024.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.21/26,076.83 = 8,024.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.21x = 26,076.83 × 8,024.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.21x = 209,258,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,258,998.47/17,380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.07

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