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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.98, 26,148.39 and 8,088.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.98, 26,148.39 and 8,088.67 is: 12,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.98 : 26,148.39 = 8,088.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.98/26,148.39 = 8,088.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.98x = 26,148.39 × 8,088.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.98x = 211,505,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,505,700.09/17,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.25

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