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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.33, 26,034.20 and 8,464.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.33, 26,034.20 and 8,464.73 is: 12,695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.33 : 26,034.20 = 8,464.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.33/26,034.20 = 8,464.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.33x = 26,034.20 × 8,464.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.33x = 220,372,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,372,473.77/17,358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.49

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