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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.04, 26,090.40 and 8,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.04, 26,090.40 and 8,152 is: 12,229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.04 : 26,090.40 = 8,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.04/26,090.40 = 8,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.04x = 26,090.40 × 8,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.04x = 212,688,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,688,940.80/17,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.80

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