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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.82, 26,253.93 and 8,140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.82, 26,253.93 and 8,140.92 is: 12,205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.82 : 26,253.93 = 8,140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.82/26,253.93 = 8,140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.82x = 26,253.93 × 8,140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.82x = 213,731,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,731,143.82/17,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.66

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