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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.62, 26,176.01 and 8,091.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.62, 26,176.01 and 8,091.93 is: 12,128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.62 : 26,176.01 = 8,091.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.62/26,176.01 = 8,091.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.62x = 26,176.01 × 8,091.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.62x = 211,814,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,814,400.14/17,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.20

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