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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.92, 26,134.82 and 8,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.92, 26,134.82 and 8,079.64 is: 12,112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.92 : 26,134.82 = 8,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.92/26,134.82 = 8,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.92x = 26,134.82 × 8,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.92x = 211,159,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,159,937.06/17,432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.71

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