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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.76, 26,107.26 and 8,047.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.76, 26,107.26 and 8,047.54 is: 12,065.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.76 : 26,107.26 = 8,047.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.76/26,107.26 = 8,047.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.76x = 26,107.26 × 8,047.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.76x = 210,099,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,099,219.14/17,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.82

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