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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.99, 26,041.49 and 8,482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.99, 26,041.49 and 8,482.73 is: 12,719.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.99 : 26,041.49 = 8,482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.99/26,041.49 = 8,482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.99x = 26,041.49 × 8,482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.99x = 220,902,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,902,928.47/17,366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,719.70

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