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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.24, 26,082.33 and 8,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.24, 26,082.33 and 8,029.46 is: 12,042.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.24 : 26,082.33 = 8,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.24/26,082.33 = 8,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.24x = 26,082.33 × 8,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.24x = 209,427,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,427,025.44/17,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.79

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