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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.22, 26,061.79 and 8,013.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.22, 26,061.79 and 8,013.62 is: 12,021.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.22 : 26,061.79 = 8,013.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.22/26,061.79 = 8,013.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.22x = 26,061.79 × 8,013.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.22x = 208,849,281.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,849,281.58/17,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.33

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