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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.03, 26,077.48 and 8,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.03, 26,077.48 and 8,026.25 is: 12,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.03 : 26,077.48 = 8,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.03/26,077.48 = 8,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.03x = 26,077.48 × 8,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.03x = 209,304,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,304,223.40/17,399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.65

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