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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.93, 26,340.55 and 8,211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.93, 26,340.55 and 8,211.01 is: 12,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.93 : 26,340.55 = 8,211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.93/26,340.55 = 8,211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.93x = 26,340.55 × 8,211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.93x = 216,282,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,282,478.40/17,583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.01

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