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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.33, 26,031.20 and 8,462.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.33, 26,031.20 and 8,462.73 is: 12,692.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.33 : 26,031.20 = 8,462.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.33/26,031.20 = 8,462.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.33x = 26,031.20 × 8,462.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.33x = 220,295,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,295,017.18/17,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,692.49

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