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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446.87, 26,173.55 and 8,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446.87, 26,173.55 and 8,080.70 is: 12,122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446.87 : 26,173.55 = 8,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446.87/26,173.55 = 8,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446.87x = 26,173.55 × 8,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446.87x = 211,500,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,500,605.49/17,446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.55

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