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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.80, 26,124.60 and 8,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.80, 26,124.60 and 8,061.20 is: 12,098.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.80 : 26,124.60 = 8,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.80/26,124.60 = 8,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.80x = 26,124.60 × 8,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.80x = 210,595,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,595,625.52/17,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.47

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