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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.83, 26,189.85 and 8,581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.83, 26,189.85 and 8,581.75 is: 12,868.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.83 : 26,189.85 = 8,581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.83/26,189.85 = 8,581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.83x = 26,189.85 × 8,581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.83x = 224,754,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,754,702.33/17,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.25

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