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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.04, 26,066.40 and 8,011.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.04, 26,066.40 and 8,011.36 is: 12,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.04 : 26,066.40 = 8,011.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.04/26,066.40 = 8,011.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.04x = 26,066.40 × 8,011.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.04x = 208,827,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,827,314.30/17,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.75

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