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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.48, 26,176.81 and 8,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.48, 26,176.81 and 8,090.44 is: 12,136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.48 : 26,176.81 = 8,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.48/26,176.81 = 8,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.48x = 26,176.81 × 8,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.48x = 211,781,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,781,910.70/17,449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.86

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