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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.59, 26,072.00 and 8,022.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.59, 26,072.00 and 8,022.59 is: 12,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.59 : 26,072.00 = 8,022.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.59/26,072.00 = 8,022.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.59x = 26,072.00 × 8,022.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.59x = 209,165,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,165,093.08/17,395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.03

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