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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.62, 26,030.61 and 8,910.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.62, 26,030.61 and 8,910.79 is: 13,373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.62 : 26,030.61 = 8,910.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.62/26,030.61 = 8,910.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.62x = 26,030.61 × 8,910.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.62x = 231,953,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,953,234.21/17,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.21

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