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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.40, 26,085.60 and 8,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.40, 26,085.60 and 8,030.40 is: 12,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.40 : 26,085.60 = 8,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.40/26,085.60 = 8,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.40x = 26,085.60 × 8,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.40x = 209,477,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,477,802.24/17,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.60

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