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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.49, 26,040.45 and 8,592.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.49, 26,040.45 and 8,592.05 is: 12,888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.49 : 26,040.45 = 8,592.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.49/26,040.45 = 8,592.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.49x = 26,040.45 × 8,592.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.49x = 223,740,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,740,750.94/17,359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.67

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