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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.38, 26,157.62 and 8,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.38, 26,157.62 and 8,079.68 is: 12,109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.38 : 26,157.62 = 8,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.38/26,157.62 = 8,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.38x = 26,157.62 × 8,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.38x = 211,345,199.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,345,199.16/17,452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.82

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