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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.42, 26,233.10 and 8,129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.42, 26,233.10 and 8,129.46 is: 12,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.42 : 26,233.10 = 8,129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.42/26,233.10 = 8,129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.42x = 26,233.10 × 8,129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.42x = 213,260,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,260,937.13/17,484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.20

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