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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.42, 26,388.36 and 8,230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.42, 26,388.36 and 8,230.06 is: 12,346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.42 : 26,388.36 = 8,230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.42/26,388.36 = 8,230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.42x = 26,388.36 × 8,230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.42x = 217,177,786.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,177,786.10/17,590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.37

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