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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.48, 26,071.11 and 8,015.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.48, 26,071.11 and 8,015.87 is: 12,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.48 : 26,071.11 = 8,015.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.48/26,071.11 = 8,015.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.48x = 26,071.11 × 8,015.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.48x = 208,982,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,982,498.16/17,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.92

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