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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.90, 26,070.97 and 8,021.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.90, 26,070.97 and 8,021.91 is: 12,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.90 : 26,070.97 = 8,021.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.90/26,070.97 = 8,021.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.90x = 26,070.97 × 8,021.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.90x = 209,138,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,138,974.95/17,394.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.01

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