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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.02, 26,010.15 and 8,444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.02, 26,010.15 and 8,444.82 is: 12,662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.02 : 26,010.15 = 8,444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.02/26,010.15 = 8,444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.02x = 26,010.15 × 8,444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.02x = 219,651,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,651,034.92/17,347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,662.18

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