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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.12, 26,159.22 and 8,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.12, 26,159.22 and 8,074.20 is: 12,121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.12 : 26,159.22 = 8,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.12/26,159.22 = 8,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.12x = 26,159.22 × 8,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.12x = 211,214,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,214,774.12/17,424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,121.98

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