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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.69, 26,134.95 and 8,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.69, 26,134.95 and 8,058.18 is: 12,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.69 : 26,134.95 = 8,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.69/26,134.95 = 8,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.69x = 26,134.95 × 8,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.69x = 210,600,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,600,259.62/17,430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.15

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