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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.42, 26,074.77 and 8,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.42, 26,074.77 and 8,033.76 is: 12,034.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.42 : 26,074.77 = 8,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.42/26,074.77 = 8,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.42x = 26,074.77 × 8,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.42x = 209,478,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,478,444.24/17,406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.55

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