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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.85, 26,181.09 and 8,703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.85, 26,181.09 and 8,703.96 is: 13,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.85 : 26,181.09 = 8,703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.85/26,181.09 = 8,703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.85x = 26,181.09 × 8,703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.85x = 227,879,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,879,160.12/17,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.37

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