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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.29, 26,036.08 and 8,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.29, 26,036.08 and 8,354.64 is: 12,526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.29 : 26,036.08 = 8,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.29/26,036.08 = 8,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.29x = 26,036.08 × 8,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.29x = 217,522,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,522,199.15/17,365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.27

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