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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.24, 26,083.83 and 8,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.24, 26,083.83 and 8,030.46 is: 12,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.24 : 26,083.83 = 8,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.24/26,083.83 = 8,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.24x = 26,083.83 × 8,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.24x = 209,465,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,465,153.46/17,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.29

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