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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.08, 26,112.07 and 8,051.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.08, 26,112.07 and 8,051.81 is: 12,079.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.08 : 26,112.07 = 8,051.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.08/26,112.07 = 8,051.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.08x = 26,112.07 × 8,051.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.08x = 210,249,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,249,305.85/17,405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.77

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