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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.49, 26,041.95 and 8,593.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.49, 26,041.95 and 8,593.05 is: 12,890.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.49 : 26,041.95 = 8,593.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.49/26,041.95 = 8,593.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.49x = 26,041.95 × 8,593.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.49x = 223,779,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,779,778.45/17,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.18

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