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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.96, 26,082.46 and 8,028.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.96, 26,082.46 and 8,028.46 is: 12,045.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.96 : 26,082.46 = 8,028.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.96/26,082.46 = 8,028.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.96x = 26,082.46 × 8,028.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.96x = 209,401,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,401,986.81/17,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.70

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