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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,443.09, 26,146.00 and 8,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,443.09, 26,146.00 and 8,072.20 is: 12,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,443.09 : 26,146.00 = 8,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,443.09/26,146.00 = 8,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,443.09x = 26,146.00 × 8,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,443.09x = 211,055,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,055,655.65/17,443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.67

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