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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.95, 26,122.35 and 8,058.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.95, 26,122.35 and 8,058.71 is: 12,090.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.95 : 26,122.35 = 8,058.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.95/26,122.35 = 8,058.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.95x = 26,122.35 × 8,058.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.95x = 210,512,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,512,346.43/17,411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.10

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