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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.51, 26,183.77 and 8,089.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.51, 26,183.77 and 8,089.71 is: 12,125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.51 : 26,183.77 = 8,089.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.51/26,183.77 = 8,089.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.51x = 26,183.77 × 8,089.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.51x = 211,819,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,819,065.56/17,469.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.07

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