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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.08, 26,190.22 and 8,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.08, 26,190.22 and 8,582 is: 12,868.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.08 : 26,190.22 = 8,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.08/26,190.22 = 8,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.08x = 26,190.22 × 8,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.08x = 224,764,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,764,468.04/17,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.63

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