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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.07, 26,064.95 and 8,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.07, 26,064.95 and 8,010.40 is: 12,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.07 : 26,064.95 = 8,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.07/26,064.95 = 8,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.07x = 26,064.95 × 8,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.07x = 208,790,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,790,675.48/17,390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.32

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