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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.62, 26,179.42 and 8,086.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.62, 26,179.42 and 8,086.82 is: 12,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.62 : 26,179.42 = 8,086.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.62/26,179.42 = 8,086.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.62x = 26,179.42 × 8,086.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.62x = 211,708,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,708,268.55/17,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,120.74

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