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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.64, 26,149.35 and 8,089.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.64, 26,149.35 and 8,089.33 is: 12,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.64 : 26,149.35 = 8,089.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.64/26,149.35 = 8,089.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.64x = 26,149.35 × 8,089.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.64x = 211,530,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,530,656.06/17,442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.22

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