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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.33, 26,174.61 and 8,089.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.33, 26,174.61 and 8,089.83 is: 12,137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.33 : 26,174.61 = 8,089.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.33/26,174.61 = 8,089.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.33x = 26,174.61 × 8,089.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.33x = 211,748,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,748,145.22/17,445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.81

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