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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.54, 26,233.29 and 8,129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.54, 26,233.29 and 8,129.58 is: 12,197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.54 : 26,233.29 = 8,129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.54/26,233.29 = 8,129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.54x = 26,233.29 × 8,129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.54x = 213,265,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,265,629.72/17,484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.38

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