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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.18, 26,212.82 and 8,114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.18, 26,212.82 and 8,114.01 is: 12,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.18 : 26,212.82 = 8,114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.18/26,212.82 = 8,114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.18x = 26,212.82 × 8,114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.18x = 212,691,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,691,043.04/17,475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.04

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