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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.48, 26,131.20 and 8,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.48, 26,131.20 and 8,176 is: 12,267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.48 : 26,131.20 = 8,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.48/26,131.20 = 8,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.48x = 26,131.20 × 8,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.48x = 213,648,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,648,691.20/17,416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.04

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