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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.06, 26,186.43 and 8,195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.06, 26,186.43 and 8,195.54 is: 12,317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.06 : 26,186.43 = 8,195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.06/26,186.43 = 8,195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.06x = 26,186.43 × 8,195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.06x = 214,611,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,611,934.52/17,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.69

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