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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.03, 26,463.25 and 8,164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.03, 26,463.25 and 8,164.85 is: 12,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.03 : 26,463.25 = 8,164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.03/26,463.25 = 8,164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.03x = 26,463.25 × 8,164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.03x = 216,068,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,068,314.03/17,666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.73

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