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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.52, 26,189.75 and 8,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.52, 26,189.75 and 8,093.72 is: 12,131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.52 : 26,189.75 = 8,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.52/26,189.75 = 8,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.52x = 26,189.75 × 8,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.52x = 211,972,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,972,589.08/17,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.07

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