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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.23, 26,122.77 and 8,058.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.23, 26,122.77 and 8,058.99 is: 12,090.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.23 : 26,122.77 = 8,058.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.23/26,122.77 = 8,058.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.23x = 26,122.77 × 8,058.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.23x = 210,523,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,523,240.16/17,412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.54

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