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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.98, 26,086.47 and 8,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.98, 26,086.47 and 8,154.82 is: 12,232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.98 : 26,086.47 = 8,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.98/26,086.47 = 8,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.98x = 26,086.47 × 8,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.98x = 212,730,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,730,467.29/17,390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.23

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