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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.13, 26,169.67 and 8,080.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.13, 26,169.67 and 8,080.33 is: 12,111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.13 : 26,169.67 = 8,080.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.13/26,169.67 = 8,080.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.13x = 26,169.67 × 8,080.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.13x = 211,459,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,459,569.59/17,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.00

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