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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.31, 26,067.42 and 8,013.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.31, 26,067.42 and 8,013.36 is: 12,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.31 : 26,067.42 = 8,013.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.31/26,067.42 = 8,013.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.31x = 26,067.42 × 8,013.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.31x = 208,887,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,887,620.73/17,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.25

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