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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.28, 26,122.32 and 8,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.28, 26,122.32 and 8,063.04 is: 12,094.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.28 : 26,122.32 = 8,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.28/26,122.32 = 8,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.28x = 26,122.32 × 8,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.28x = 210,625,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,625,311.05/17,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,094.98

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