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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.88, 26,038.44 and 8,356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.88, 26,038.44 and 8,356.24 is: 12,528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.88 : 26,038.44 = 8,356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.88/26,038.44 = 8,356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.88x = 26,038.44 × 8,356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.88x = 217,583,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,583,453.87/17,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.64

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