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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.80, 26,091.60 and 8,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.80, 26,091.60 and 8,039.20 is: 12,065.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.80 : 26,091.60 = 8,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.80/26,091.60 = 8,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.80x = 26,091.60 × 8,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.80x = 209,755,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,755,590.72/17,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.46

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