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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.67, 26,169 and 8,086.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.67, 26,169 and 8,086.17 is: 12,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.67 : 26,169 = 8,086.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.67/26,169 = 8,086.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.67x = 26,169 × 8,086.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.67x = 211,606,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,606,982.73/17,441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.27

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