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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.49, 26,127.65 and 8,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.49, 26,127.65 and 8,062.25 is: 12,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.49 : 26,127.65 = 8,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.49/26,127.65 = 8,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.49x = 26,127.65 × 8,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.49x = 210,647,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,647,605.90/17,415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.42

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