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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.62, 26,070.55 and 8,021.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.62, 26,070.55 and 8,021.63 is: 12,022.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.62 : 26,070.55 = 8,021.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.62/26,070.55 = 8,021.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.62x = 26,070.55 × 8,021.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.62x = 209,128,135.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,128,135.54/17,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.58

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