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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.50, 26,090.25 and 8,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.50, 26,090.25 and 8,159.50 is: 12,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.50 : 26,090.25 = 8,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.50/26,090.25 = 8,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.50x = 26,090.25 × 8,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.50x = 212,883,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,883,394.88/17,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.25

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