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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,485.88, 26,209.73 and 8,607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,485.88, 26,209.73 and 8,607.32 is: 12,901.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,485.88 : 26,209.73 = 8,607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,485.88/26,209.73 = 8,607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,485.88x = 26,209.73 × 8,607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,485.88x = 225,595,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,595,423.69/17,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.58

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