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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.16, 26,182.68 and 8,089.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.16, 26,182.68 and 8,089.38 is: 12,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.16 : 26,182.68 = 8,089.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.16/26,182.68 = 8,089.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.16x = 26,182.68 × 8,089.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.16x = 211,801,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,801,647.94/17,453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.43

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