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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.62, 26,093.10 and 8,627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.62, 26,093.10 and 8,627.18 is: 12,941.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.62 : 26,093.10 = 8,627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.62/26,093.10 = 8,627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.62x = 26,093.10 × 8,627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.62x = 225,109,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,109,870.46/17,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.35

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