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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.83, 26,357.96 and 8,220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.83, 26,357.96 and 8,220.34 is: 12,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.83 : 26,357.96 = 8,220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.83/26,357.96 = 8,220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.83x = 26,357.96 × 8,220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.83x = 216,671,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,671,351.80/17,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.20

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