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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.59, 26,081.80 and 8,022.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.59, 26,081.80 and 8,022.98 is: 12,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.59 : 26,081.80 = 8,022.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.59/26,081.80 = 8,022.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.59x = 26,081.80 × 8,022.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.59x = 209,253,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,253,804.91/17,403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.60

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