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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.58, 26,102.04 and 8,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.58, 26,102.04 and 8,055.40 is: 12,072.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.58 : 26,102.04 = 8,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.58/26,102.04 = 8,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.58x = 26,102.04 × 8,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.58x = 210,262,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,262,373.02/17,416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.54

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