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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.82, 26,116.41 and 8,177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.82, 26,116.41 and 8,177.66 is: 12,264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.82 : 26,116.41 = 8,177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.82/26,116.41 = 8,177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.82x = 26,116.41 × 8,177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.82x = 213,571,121.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,571,121.40/17,413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.46

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