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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.48, 26,193.66 and 8,116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.48, 26,193.66 and 8,116.52 is: 12,164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.48 : 26,193.66 = 8,116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.48/26,193.66 = 8,116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.48x = 26,193.66 × 8,116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.48x = 212,601,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,601,365.26/17,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.30

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