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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.31, 26,202.97 and 8,110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.31, 26,202.97 and 8,110.51 is: 12,161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.31 : 26,202.97 = 8,110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.31/26,202.97 = 8,110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.31x = 26,202.97 × 8,110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.31x = 212,519,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,519,394.85/17,475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.12

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