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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.75, 26,093.63 and 8,161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.75, 26,093.63 and 8,161.75 is: 12,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.75 : 26,093.63 = 8,161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.75/26,093.63 = 8,161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.75x = 26,093.63 × 8,161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.75x = 212,969,684.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,969,684.65/17,395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,242.63

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