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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.08, 26,268.01 and 8,146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.08, 26,268.01 and 8,146.94 is: 12,220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.08 : 26,268.01 = 8,146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.08/26,268.01 = 8,146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.08x = 26,268.01 × 8,146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.08x = 214,003,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,003,790.42/17,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.35

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