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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.94, 26,294.07 and 8,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.94, 26,294.07 and 8,759.46 is: 13,143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.94 : 26,294.07 = 8,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.94/26,294.07 = 8,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.94x = 26,294.07 × 8,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.94x = 230,321,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,321,854.40/17,523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.27

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