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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.36, 26,128.96 and 8,063.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.36, 26,128.96 and 8,063.13 is: 12,096.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.36 : 26,128.96 = 8,063.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.36/26,128.96 = 8,063.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.36x = 26,128.96 × 8,063.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.36x = 210,681,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,681,201.24/17,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,096.74

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