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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.67, 26,149.49 and 8,567.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.67, 26,149.49 and 8,567.11 is: 12,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.67 : 26,149.49 = 8,567.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.67/26,149.49 = 8,567.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.67x = 26,149.49 × 8,567.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.67x = 224,025,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,025,513.32/17,445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.33

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