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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.59, 26,208.88 and 8,106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.59, 26,208.88 and 8,106.42 is: 12,157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.59 : 26,208.88 = 8,106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.59/26,208.88 = 8,106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.59x = 26,208.88 × 8,106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.59x = 212,460,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,460,168.74/17,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.54

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