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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.31, 26,368.62 and 8,213.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.31, 26,368.62 and 8,213.97 is: 12,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.31 : 26,368.62 = 8,213.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.31/26,368.62 = 8,213.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.31x = 26,368.62 × 8,213.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.31x = 216,591,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,591,053.62/17,573.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.00

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