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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.31, 26,886.17 and 8,569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.31, 26,886.17 and 8,569.42 is: 12,841.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.31 : 26,886.17 = 8,569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.31/26,886.17 = 8,569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.31x = 26,886.17 × 8,569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.31x = 230,398,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,398,804.99/17,942.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.09

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