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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.07, 26,121.93 and 8,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.07, 26,121.93 and 8,056.18 is: 12,075.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.07 : 26,121.93 = 8,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.07/26,121.93 = 8,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.07x = 26,121.93 × 8,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.07x = 210,442,970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,442,970.03/17,427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.64

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