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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.38, 26,084.03 and 8,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.38, 26,084.03 and 8,030.59 is: 12,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.38 : 26,084.03 = 8,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.38/26,084.03 = 8,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.38x = 26,084.03 × 8,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.38x = 209,470,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,470,045.11/17,391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.48

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