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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.07, 26,091.37 and 8,516.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.07, 26,091.37 and 8,516.09 is: 12,769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.07 : 26,091.37 = 8,516.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.07/26,091.37 = 8,516.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.07x = 26,091.37 × 8,516.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.07x = 222,196,336.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,196,336.35/17,400.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.86

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