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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.20, 26,046.30 and 8,616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.20, 26,046.30 and 8,616.20 is: 12,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.20 : 26,046.30 = 8,616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.20/26,046.30 = 8,616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.20x = 26,046.30 × 8,616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.20x = 224,420,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,420,130.06/17,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.30

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