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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.93, 26,051.63 and 8,476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.93, 26,051.63 and 8,476.34 is: 12,712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.93 : 26,051.63 = 8,476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.93/26,051.63 = 8,476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.93x = 26,051.63 × 8,476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.93x = 220,822,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,822,300.79/17,369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.90

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