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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.70, 26,159.67 and 8,081.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.70, 26,159.67 and 8,081.34 is: 12,120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.70 : 26,159.67 = 8,081.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.70/26,159.67 = 8,081.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.70x = 26,159.67 × 8,081.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.70x = 211,405,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,405,187.56/17,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,120.68

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