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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.87, 26,033.94 and 8,353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.87, 26,033.94 and 8,353.23 is: 12,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.87 : 26,033.94 = 8,353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.87/26,033.94 = 8,353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.87x = 26,033.94 × 8,353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.87x = 217,467,488.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,467,488.63/17,363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.14

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