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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.53, 26,194.25 and 8,096.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.53, 26,194.25 and 8,096.73 is: 12,135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.53 : 26,194.25 = 8,096.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.53/26,194.25 = 8,096.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.53x = 26,194.25 × 8,096.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.53x = 212,087,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,087,729.32/17,476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.57

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