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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.03, 26,106.91 and 8,046.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.03, 26,106.91 and 8,046.14 is: 12,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.03 : 26,106.91 = 8,046.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.03/26,106.91 = 8,046.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.03x = 26,106.91 × 8,046.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.03x = 210,059,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,059,702.18/17,417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,060.60

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