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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.98, 26,177.57 and 8,090.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.98, 26,177.57 and 8,090.94 is: 12,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.98 : 26,177.57 = 8,090.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.98/26,177.57 = 8,090.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.98x = 26,177.57 × 8,090.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.98x = 211,801,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,801,107.76/17,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.61

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