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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.16, 26,157.48 and 8,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.16, 26,157.48 and 8,079.08 is: 12,109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.16 : 26,157.48 = 8,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.16/26,157.48 = 8,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.16x = 26,157.48 × 8,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.16x = 211,328,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,328,373.52/17,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.01

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