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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.61, 26,127.83 and 8,062.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.61, 26,127.83 and 8,062.36 is: 12,095.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.61 : 26,127.83 = 8,062.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.61/26,127.83 = 8,062.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.61x = 26,127.83 × 8,062.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.61x = 210,651,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,651,926.32/17,415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.58

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