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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.07, 26,040.49 and 8,475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.07, 26,040.49 and 8,475.03 is: 12,715.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.07 : 26,040.49 = 8,475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.07/26,040.49 = 8,475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.07x = 26,040.49 × 8,475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.07x = 220,693,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,693,912.78/17,356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.66

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