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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.48, 26,084.22 and 8,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.48, 26,084.22 and 8,153.32 is: 12,229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.48 : 26,084.22 = 8,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.48/26,084.22 = 8,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.48x = 26,084.22 × 8,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.48x = 212,672,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,672,992.61/17,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.98

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