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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.38, 26,085.52 and 8,031.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.38, 26,085.52 and 8,031.59 is: 12,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.38 : 26,085.52 = 8,031.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.38/26,085.52 = 8,031.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.38x = 26,085.52 × 8,031.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.38x = 209,508,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,508,201.58/17,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.98

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