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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.67, 26,233.48 and 8,129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.67, 26,233.48 and 8,129.71 is: 12,197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.67 : 26,233.48 = 8,129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.67/26,233.48 = 8,129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.67x = 26,233.48 × 8,129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.67x = 213,270,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,270,453.52/17,484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.57

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