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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.39, 26,037.29 and 8,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.39, 26,037.29 and 8,466.80 is: 12,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.39 : 26,037.29 = 8,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.39/26,037.29 = 8,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.39x = 26,037.29 × 8,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.39x = 220,452,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,452,417.95/17,360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.58

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