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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.94, 26,060.27 and 8,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.94, 26,060.27 and 8,007.28 is: 12,001.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.94 : 26,060.27 = 8,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.94/26,060.27 = 8,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.94x = 26,060.27 × 8,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.94x = 208,671,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,671,773.58/17,386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.64

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