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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.36, 26,174.34 and 8,699.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.36, 26,174.34 and 8,699.46 is: 13,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.36 : 26,174.34 = 8,699.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.36/26,174.34 = 8,699.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.36x = 26,174.34 × 8,699.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.36x = 227,702,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,702,623.86/17,458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.61

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