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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.44, 26,475.84 and 8,173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.44, 26,475.84 and 8,173.26 is: 12,243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.44 : 26,475.84 = 8,173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.44/26,475.84 = 8,173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.44x = 26,475.84 × 8,173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.44x = 216,393,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,393,791.66/17,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.32

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