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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.56, 26,114.70 and 8,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.56, 26,114.70 and 8,046.80 is: 12,068.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.56 : 26,114.70 = 8,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.56/26,114.70 = 8,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.56x = 26,114.70 × 8,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.56x = 210,139,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,139,767.96/17,412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.29

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