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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.79, 26,205.68 and 8,700.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.79, 26,205.68 and 8,700.99 is: 13,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.79 : 26,205.68 = 8,700.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.79/26,205.68 = 8,700.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.79x = 26,205.68 × 8,700.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.79x = 228,015,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,015,381.38/17,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,055.72

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