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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.93, 26,047.11 and 8,596.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.93, 26,047.11 and 8,596.49 is: 12,895.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.93 : 26,047.11 = 8,596.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.93/26,047.11 = 8,596.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.93x = 26,047.11 × 8,596.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.93x = 223,913,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,913,720.64/17,363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.34

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