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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.91, 26,204.49 and 8,108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.91, 26,204.49 and 8,108.90 is: 12,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.91 : 26,204.49 = 8,108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.91/26,204.49 = 8,108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.91x = 26,204.49 × 8,108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.91x = 212,489,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,489,457.94/17,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.56

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