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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.91, 26,176.31 and 8,085.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.91, 26,176.31 and 8,085.13 is: 12,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.91 : 26,176.31 = 8,085.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.91/26,176.31 = 8,085.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.91x = 26,176.31 × 8,085.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.91x = 211,638,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,638,763.40/17,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.06

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