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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.37, 26,081.02 and 8,028.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.37, 26,081.02 and 8,028.58 is: 12,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.37 : 26,081.02 = 8,028.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.37/26,081.02 = 8,028.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.37x = 26,081.02 × 8,028.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.37x = 209,393,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,393,600.68/17,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.47

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