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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.16, 26,158.98 and 8,080.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.16, 26,158.98 and 8,080.08 is: 12,110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.16 : 26,158.98 = 8,080.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.16/26,158.98 = 8,080.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.16x = 26,158.98 × 8,080.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.16x = 211,366,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,366,651.12/17,453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.51

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