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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.80, 26,090.10 and 8,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.80, 26,090.10 and 8,038.20 is: 12,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.80 : 26,090.10 = 8,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.80/26,090.10 = 8,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.80x = 26,090.10 × 8,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.80x = 209,717,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,717,441.82/17,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.96

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