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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.07, 26,002.64 and 8,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.07, 26,002.64 and 8,451.06 is: 12,666.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.07 : 26,002.64 = 8,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.07/26,002.64 = 8,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.07x = 26,002.64 × 8,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.07x = 219,749,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,749,870.80/17,349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.38

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