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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,443.74, 26,172.33 and 8,088.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,443.74, 26,172.33 and 8,088.54 is: 12,135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,443.74 : 26,172.33 = 8,088.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,443.74/26,172.33 = 8,088.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,443.74x = 26,172.33 × 8,088.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,443.74x = 211,695,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,695,938.10/17,443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.93

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