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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.76, 26,028.86 and 8,461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.76, 26,028.86 and 8,461.17 is: 12,690.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.76 : 26,028.86 = 8,461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.76/26,028.86 = 8,461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.76x = 26,028.86 × 8,461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.76x = 220,234,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,234,609.37/17,354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.16

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