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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.82, 26,022.96 and 8,457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.82, 26,022.96 and 8,457.22 is: 12,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.82 : 26,022.96 = 8,457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.82/26,022.96 = 8,457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.82x = 26,022.96 × 8,457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.82x = 220,081,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,081,955.00/17,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.24

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