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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.03, 26,040.69 and 8,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.03, 26,040.69 and 8,924.28 is: 13,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.03 : 26,040.69 = 8,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.03/26,040.69 = 8,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.03x = 26,040.69 × 8,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.03x = 232,394,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,394,311.30/17,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.74

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