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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.52, 26,196.76 and 8,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.52, 26,196.76 and 8,704.36 is: 13,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.52 : 26,196.76 = 8,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.52/26,196.76 = 8,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.52x = 26,196.76 × 8,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.52x = 228,025,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,025,855.37/17,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.83

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