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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,493.54, 26,225.70 and 8,716.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,493.54, 26,225.70 and 8,716.38 is: 13,067.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,493.54 : 26,225.70 = 8,716.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,493.54/26,225.70 = 8,716.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,493.54x = 26,225.70 × 8,716.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,493.54x = 228,593,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,593,166.97/17,493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.29

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