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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.19, 26,157.54 and 8,076.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.19, 26,157.54 and 8,076.17 is: 12,110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.19 : 26,157.54 = 8,076.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.19/26,157.54 = 8,076.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.19x = 26,157.54 × 8,076.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.19x = 211,252,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,252,739.82/17,444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.21

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