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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.46, 26,077.22 and 8,024.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.46, 26,077.22 and 8,024.96 is: 12,040.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.46 : 26,077.22 = 8,024.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.46/26,077.22 = 8,024.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.46x = 26,077.22 × 8,024.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.46x = 209,268,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,268,476.90/17,380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.45

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