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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.06, 26,187.93 and 8,196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.06, 26,187.93 and 8,196.54 is: 12,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.06 : 26,187.93 = 8,196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.06/26,187.93 = 8,196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.06x = 26,187.93 × 8,196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.06x = 214,650,415.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,650,415.76/17,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.20

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