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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.98, 26,138.90 and 8,060.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.98, 26,138.90 and 8,060.18 is: 12,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.98 : 26,138.90 = 8,060.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.98/26,138.90 = 8,060.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.98x = 26,138.90 × 8,060.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.98x = 210,684,128.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,684,128.46/17,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.62

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