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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.04, 26,122.14 and 8,056.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.04, 26,122.14 and 8,056.38 is: 12,074.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.04 : 26,122.14 = 8,056.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.04/26,122.14 = 8,056.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.04x = 26,122.14 × 8,056.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.04x = 210,449,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,449,841.09/17,429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.67

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