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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.20, 26,176.92 and 8,092.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.20, 26,176.92 and 8,092.84 is: 12,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.20 : 26,176.92 = 8,092.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.20/26,176.92 = 8,092.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.20x = 26,176.92 × 8,092.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.20x = 211,845,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,845,625.25/17,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.92

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