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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.73, 26,043.14 and 8,134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.73, 26,043.14 and 8,134.57 is: 12,195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.73 : 26,043.14 = 8,134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.73/26,043.14 = 8,134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.73x = 26,043.14 × 8,134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.73x = 211,849,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,849,704.68/17,370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.79

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