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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.38, 26,009.81 and 8,581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.38, 26,009.81 and 8,581.24 is: 12,865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.38 : 26,009.81 = 8,581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.38/26,009.81 = 8,581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.38x = 26,009.81 × 8,581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.38x = 223,196,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,196,443.75/17,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.55

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