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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.40, 26,190.60 and 8,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.40, 26,190.60 and 8,100.40 is: 12,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.40 : 26,190.60 = 8,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.40/26,190.60 = 8,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.40x = 26,190.60 × 8,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.40x = 212,154,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,154,336.24/17,460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.60

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