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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.16, 26,737.36 and 8,460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.16, 26,737.36 and 8,460.72 is: 12,673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.16 : 26,737.36 = 8,460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.16/26,737.36 = 8,460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.16x = 26,737.36 × 8,460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.16x = 226,217,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,217,316.50/17,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.84

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