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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.62, 26,185.20 and 8,702.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.62, 26,185.20 and 8,702.38 is: 13,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.62 : 26,185.20 = 8,702.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.62/26,185.20 = 8,702.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.62x = 26,185.20 × 8,702.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.62x = 227,873,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,873,560.78/17,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.22

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