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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.30, 26,182.98 and 8,692.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.30, 26,182.98 and 8,692.92 is: 13,031.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.30 : 26,182.98 = 8,692.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.30/26,182.98 = 8,692.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.30x = 26,182.98 × 8,692.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.30x = 227,606,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,606,550.50/17,466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.18

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