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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.04, 26,115.18 and 8,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.04, 26,115.18 and 8,069.92 is: 12,093.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.04 : 26,115.18 = 8,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.04/26,115.18 = 8,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.04x = 26,115.18 × 8,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.04x = 210,747,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,747,413.39/17,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.13

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