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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.95, 26,135.33 and 8,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.95, 26,135.33 and 8,058.44 is: 12,082.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.95 : 26,135.33 = 8,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.95/26,135.33 = 8,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.95x = 26,135.33 × 8,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.95x = 210,609,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,609,837.86/17,430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.53

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