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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.96, 26,077.96 and 8,025.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.96, 26,077.96 and 8,025.46 is: 12,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.96 : 26,077.96 = 8,025.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.96/26,077.96 = 8,025.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.96x = 26,077.96 × 8,025.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.96x = 209,287,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,287,584.73/17,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.20

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