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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.59, 26,073.50 and 8,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.59, 26,073.50 and 8,023.59 is: 12,025.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.59 : 26,073.50 = 8,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.59/26,073.50 = 8,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.59x = 26,073.50 × 8,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.59x = 209,203,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,203,073.87/17,396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.52

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