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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.61, 26,042.14 and 8,593.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.61, 26,042.14 and 8,593.17 is: 12,890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.61 : 26,042.14 = 8,593.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.61/26,042.14 = 8,593.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.61x = 26,042.14 × 8,593.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.61x = 223,784,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,784,595.75/17,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.36

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