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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.25, 26,071.49 and 8,022.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.25, 26,071.49 and 8,022.25 is: 12,023.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.25 : 26,071.49 = 8,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.25/26,071.49 = 8,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.25x = 26,071.49 × 8,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.25x = 209,151,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,151,970.54/17,395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.51

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