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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.96, 26,074.84 and 8,018.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.96, 26,074.84 and 8,018.36 is: 12,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.96 : 26,074.84 = 8,018.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.96/26,074.84 = 8,018.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.96x = 26,074.84 × 8,018.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.96x = 209,077,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,077,454.06/17,398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.66

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