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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.94, 26,167.38 and 8,079.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.94, 26,167.38 and 8,079.79 is: 12,119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.94 : 26,167.38 = 8,079.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.94/26,167.38 = 8,079.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.94x = 26,167.38 × 8,079.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.94x = 211,426,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,426,839.53/17,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.67

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