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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.13, 26,168.17 and 8,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.13, 26,168.17 and 8,079.33 is: 12,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.13 : 26,168.17 = 8,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.13/26,168.17 = 8,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.13x = 26,168.17 × 8,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.13x = 211,421,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,421,280.93/17,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.50

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