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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.16, 26,160.48 and 8,081.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.16, 26,160.48 and 8,081.08 is: 12,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.16 : 26,160.48 = 8,081.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.16/26,160.48 = 8,081.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.16x = 26,160.48 × 8,081.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.16x = 211,404,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,404,931.72/17,454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.01

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