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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.78, 26,182.66 and 8,113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.78, 26,182.66 and 8,113.37 is: 12,161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.78 : 26,182.66 = 8,113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.78/26,182.66 = 8,113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.78x = 26,182.66 × 8,113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.78x = 212,429,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,429,608.16/17,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.92

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