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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.09, 26,773.60 and 8,364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.09, 26,773.60 and 8,364.39 is: 12,545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.09 : 26,773.60 = 8,364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.09/26,773.60 = 8,364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.09x = 26,773.60 × 8,364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.09x = 223,944,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,944,832.10/17,851.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.16

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