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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.19, 26,050.49 and 8,017.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.19, 26,050.49 and 8,017.39 is: 12,010.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.19 : 26,050.49 = 8,017.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.19/26,050.49 = 8,017.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.19x = 26,050.49 × 8,017.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.19x = 208,856,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,856,897.93/17,390.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.04

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