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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.35, 26,119.49 and 8,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.35, 26,119.49 and 8,063.24 is: 12,078.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.35 : 26,119.49 = 8,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.35/26,119.49 = 8,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.35x = 26,119.49 × 8,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.35x = 210,607,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,607,545.63/17,436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.65

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