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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.99, 26,038.49 and 8,480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.99, 26,038.49 and 8,480.73 is: 12,716.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.99 : 26,038.49 = 8,480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.99/26,038.49 = 8,480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.99x = 26,038.49 × 8,480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.99x = 220,825,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,825,403.30/17,364.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.70

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