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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.44, 26,070.48 and 8,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.44, 26,070.48 and 8,035.44 is: 12,046.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.44 : 26,070.48 = 8,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.44/26,070.48 = 8,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.44x = 26,070.48 × 8,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.44x = 209,487,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,487,777.81/17,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.84

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