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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.98, 26,176.06 and 8,089.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.98, 26,176.06 and 8,089.94 is: 12,136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.98 : 26,176.06 = 8,089.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.98/26,176.06 = 8,089.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.98x = 26,176.06 × 8,089.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.98x = 211,762,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,762,754.84/17,448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.11

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