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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.76, 26,105.76 and 8,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.76, 26,105.76 and 8,046.54 is: 12,064.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.76 : 26,105.76 = 8,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.76/26,105.76 = 8,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.76x = 26,105.76 × 8,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.76x = 210,061,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,061,042.07/17,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064.32

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