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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.93, 26,042.61 and 8,593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.93, 26,042.61 and 8,593.49 is: 12,890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.93 : 26,042.61 = 8,593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.93/26,042.61 = 8,593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.93x = 26,042.61 × 8,593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.93x = 223,796,908.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,796,908.61/17,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.84

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