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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.98, 26,054.68 and 8,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.98, 26,054.68 and 8,020.16 is: 12,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.98 : 26,054.68 = 8,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.98/26,054.68 = 8,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.98x = 26,054.68 × 8,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.98x = 208,962,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,962,702.35/17,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.20

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