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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.31, 26,023.97 and 8,575.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.31, 26,023.97 and 8,575.39 is: 12,863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.31 : 26,023.97 = 8,575.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.31/26,023.97 = 8,575.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.31x = 26,023.97 × 8,575.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.31x = 223,165,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,165,692.10/17,349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,863.09

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