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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.27, 26,143.85 and 8,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.27, 26,143.85 and 8,538.44 is: 12,812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.27 : 26,143.85 = 8,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.27/26,143.85 = 8,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.27x = 26,143.85 × 8,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.27x = 223,227,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,227,585.22/17,423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.04

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