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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.36, 26,125.96 and 8,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.36, 26,125.96 and 8,061.13 is: 12,093.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.36 : 26,125.96 = 8,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.36/26,125.96 = 8,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.36x = 26,125.96 × 8,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.36x = 210,604,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,604,629.31/17,414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.73

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