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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.75, 26,135.87 and 8,187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.75, 26,135.87 and 8,187.75 is: 12,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.75 : 26,135.87 = 8,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.75/26,135.87 = 8,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.75x = 26,135.87 × 8,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.75x = 213,993,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,993,928.65/17,421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.15

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