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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.04, 26,087.40 and 8,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.04, 26,087.40 and 8,150 is: 12,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.04 : 26,087.40 = 8,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.04/26,087.40 = 8,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.04x = 26,087.40 × 8,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.04x = 212,612,310
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,612,310/17,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.80

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