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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.76, 17,808.19 and 8,426.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.76, 17,808.19 and 8,426.17 is: 11,630.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.76 : 17,808.19 = 8,426.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.76/17,808.19 = 8,426.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.76x = 17,808.19 × 8,426.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.76x = 150,054,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,054,770.75/12,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.57

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