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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.25, 26,085.38 and 8,156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.25, 26,085.38 and 8,156.25 is: 12,234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.25 : 26,085.38 = 8,156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.25/26,085.38 = 8,156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.25x = 26,085.38 × 8,156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.25x = 212,758,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,758,839.84/17,390.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.38

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