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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.04, 26,061.90 and 8,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.04, 26,061.90 and 8,008.36 is: 12,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.04 : 26,061.90 = 8,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.04/26,061.90 = 8,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.04x = 26,061.90 × 8,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.04x = 208,713,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,713,077.48/17,388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.25

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