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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.56, 26,080.20 and 8,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.56, 26,080.20 and 8,023.80 is: 12,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.56 : 26,080.20 = 8,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.56/26,080.20 = 8,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.56x = 26,080.20 × 8,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.56x = 209,262,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,262,308.76/17,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.79

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