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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.28, 26,041.62 and 8,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.28, 26,041.62 and 8,469.68 is: 12,702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.28 : 26,041.62 = 8,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.28/26,041.62 = 8,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.28x = 26,041.62 × 8,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.28x = 220,564,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,564,188.08/17,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.91

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