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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.84, 26,132.40 and 8,062.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.84, 26,132.40 and 8,062.77 is: 12,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.84 : 26,132.40 = 8,062.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.84/26,132.40 = 8,062.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.84x = 26,132.40 × 8,062.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.84x = 210,699,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,699,530.75/17,415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.15

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