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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.82, 26,163.34 and 8,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.82, 26,163.34 and 8,071.60 is: 12,111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.82 : 26,163.34 = 8,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.82/26,163.34 = 8,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.82x = 26,163.34 × 8,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.82x = 211,180,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,180,015.14/17,436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.15

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