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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.80, 26,193.18 and 8,102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.80, 26,193.18 and 8,102.44 is: 12,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.80 : 26,193.18 = 8,102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.80/26,193.18 = 8,102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.80x = 26,193.18 × 8,102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.80x = 212,228,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,228,669.36/17,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.67

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