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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.94, 26,050.11 and 8,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.94, 26,050.11 and 8,017.14 is: 12,009.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.94 : 26,050.11 = 8,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.94/26,050.11 = 8,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.94x = 26,050.11 × 8,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.94x = 208,847,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,847,378.89/17,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.67

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