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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.94, 26,158.14 and 8,678.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.94, 26,158.14 and 8,678.07 is: 13,010.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.94 : 26,158.14 = 8,678.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.94/26,158.14 = 8,678.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.94x = 26,158.14 × 8,678.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.94x = 227,002,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,002,169.99/17,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.26

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