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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.35, 26,111.13 and 8,644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.35, 26,111.13 and 8,644.46 is: 12,960.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.35 : 26,111.13 = 8,644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.35/26,111.13 = 8,644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.35x = 26,111.13 × 8,644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.35x = 225,716,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,716,618.84/17,416.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.04

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