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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.06, 26,192.43 and 8,199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.06, 26,192.43 and 8,199.54 is: 12,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.06 : 26,192.43 = 8,199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.06/26,192.43 = 8,199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.06x = 26,192.43 × 8,199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.06x = 214,765,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,765,877.48/17,427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.70

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