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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.06, 26,120.97 and 8,654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.06, 26,120.97 and 8,654.46 is: 12,974.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.06 : 26,120.97 = 8,654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.06/26,120.97 = 8,654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.06x = 26,120.97 × 8,654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.06x = 226,062,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,062,890.03/17,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.18

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