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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,443.19, 26,156.04 and 8,075.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,443.19, 26,156.04 and 8,075.17 is: 12,108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,443.19 : 26,156.04 = 8,075.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,443.19/26,156.04 = 8,075.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,443.19x = 26,156.04 × 8,075.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,443.19x = 211,214,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,214,469.53/17,443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,108.71

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