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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.28, 26,095.68 and 8,622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.28, 26,095.68 and 8,622.36 is: 12,934.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.28 : 26,095.68 = 8,622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.28/26,095.68 = 8,622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.28x = 26,095.68 × 8,622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.28x = 225,006,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,006,347.40/17,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.16

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