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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.74, 26,171.54 and 8,081.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.74, 26,171.54 and 8,081.93 is: 12,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.74 : 26,171.54 = 8,081.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.74/26,171.54 = 8,081.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.74x = 26,171.54 × 8,081.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.74x = 211,516,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,516,383.00/17,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.25

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