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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.94, 26,098.20 and 8,042.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.94, 26,098.20 and 8,042.47 is: 12,065.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.94 : 26,098.20 = 8,042.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.94/26,098.20 = 8,042.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.94x = 26,098.20 × 8,042.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.94x = 209,893,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,893,925.31/17,395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.68

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