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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.84, 26,133.90 and 8,063.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.84, 26,133.90 and 8,063.77 is: 12,099.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.84 : 26,133.90 = 8,063.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.84/26,133.90 = 8,063.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.84x = 26,133.90 × 8,063.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.84x = 210,737,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,737,758.80/17,416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.66

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