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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.70, 26,099.20 and 8,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.70, 26,099.20 and 8,053.48 is: 12,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.70 : 26,099.20 = 8,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.70/26,099.20 = 8,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.70x = 26,099.20 × 8,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.70x = 210,189,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,189,385.22/17,414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.65

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