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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.58, 26,117.28 and 8,040.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.58, 26,117.28 and 8,040.84 is: 12,063.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.58 : 26,117.28 = 8,040.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.58/26,117.28 = 8,040.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.58x = 26,117.28 × 8,040.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.58x = 210,004,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,004,869.72/17,408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.30

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