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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.32, 26,180.60 and 8,093.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.32, 26,180.60 and 8,093.84 is: 12,143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.32 : 26,180.60 = 8,093.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.32/26,180.60 = 8,093.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.32x = 26,180.60 × 8,093.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.32x = 211,901,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,901,587.50/17,449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.83

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