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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.30, 26,101.35 and 8,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.30, 26,101.35 and 8,045.70 is: 12,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.30 : 26,101.35 = 8,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.30/26,101.35 = 8,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.30x = 26,101.35 × 8,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.30x = 210,003,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,003,631.70/17,391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.21

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