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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.63, 26,125.50 and 8,054.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.63, 26,125.50 and 8,054.55 is: 12,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.63 : 26,125.50 = 8,054.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.63/26,125.50 = 8,054.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.63x = 26,125.50 × 8,054.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.63x = 210,429,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,429,015.40/17,419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.99

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