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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.83, 26,059.73 and 8,013.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.83, 26,059.73 and 8,013.33 is: 12,022.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.83 : 26,059.73 = 8,013.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.83/26,059.73 = 8,013.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.83x = 26,059.73 × 8,013.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.83x = 208,825,176.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,825,176.13/17,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.98

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