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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.36, 26,091.92 and 8,507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.36, 26,091.92 and 8,507.23 is: 12,760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.36 : 26,091.92 = 8,507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.36/26,091.92 = 8,507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.36x = 26,091.92 × 8,507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.36x = 221,969,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,969,920.62/17,395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.30

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