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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.37, 26,181.63 and 8,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.37, 26,181.63 and 8,095.68 is: 12,133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.37 : 26,181.63 = 8,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.37/26,181.63 = 8,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.37x = 26,181.63 × 8,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.37x = 211,958,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,958,098.36/17,468.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.82

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