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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.36, 26,115.96 and 8,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.36, 26,115.96 and 8,050.92 is: 12,079.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.36 : 26,115.96 = 8,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.36/26,115.96 = 8,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.36x = 26,115.96 × 8,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.36x = 210,257,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,257,504.68/17,406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.35

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