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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.84, 26,207.75 and 8,105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.84, 26,207.75 and 8,105.67 is: 12,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.84 : 26,207.75 = 8,105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.84/26,207.75 = 8,105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.84x = 26,207.75 × 8,105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.84x = 212,431,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,431,393.21/17,474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.42

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