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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.37, 26,082.52 and 8,029.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.37, 26,082.52 and 8,029.59 is: 12,042.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.37 : 26,082.52 = 8,029.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.37/26,082.52 = 8,029.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.37x = 26,082.52 × 8,029.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.37x = 209,431,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,431,771.21/17,390.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.98

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