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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.67, 26,144.55 and 8,195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.67, 26,144.55 and 8,195.67 is: 12,293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.67 : 26,144.55 = 8,195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.67/26,144.55 = 8,195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.67x = 26,144.55 × 8,195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.67x = 214,272,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,272,104.10/17,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.53

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