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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.40, 26,031.60 and 8,484.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.40, 26,031.60 and 8,484.75 is: 12,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.40 : 26,031.60 = 8,484.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.40/26,031.60 = 8,484.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.40x = 26,031.60 × 8,484.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.40x = 220,871,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,871,618.10/17,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.13

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