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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.49, 26,466.18 and 8,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.49, 26,466.18 and 8,295.46 is: 12,425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.49 : 26,466.18 = 8,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.49/26,466.18 = 8,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.49x = 26,466.18 × 8,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.49x = 219,549,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,549,145.69/17,669.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.32

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