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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.30, 26,046.45 and 8,616.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.30, 26,046.45 and 8,616.30 is: 12,924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.30 : 26,046.45 = 8,616.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.30/26,046.45 = 8,616.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.30x = 26,046.45 × 8,616.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.30x = 224,424,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,424,027.14/17,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.45

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