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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.48, 26,179.80 and 8,092.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.48, 26,179.80 and 8,092.44 is: 12,139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.48 : 26,179.80 = 8,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.48/26,179.80 = 8,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.48x = 26,179.80 × 8,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.48x = 211,858,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,858,460.71/17,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.86

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