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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.53, 26,057.01 and 8,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.53, 26,057.01 and 8,021.72 is: 12,016.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.53 : 26,057.01 = 8,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.53/26,057.01 = 8,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.53x = 26,057.01 × 8,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.53x = 209,021,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,021,907.97/17,394.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.53

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