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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,496.96, 26,233.13 and 8,127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,496.96, 26,233.13 and 8,127.03 is: 12,184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,496.96 : 26,233.13 = 8,127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,496.96/26,233.13 = 8,127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,496.96x = 26,233.13 × 8,127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,496.96x = 213,197,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,197,553.20/17,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,184.84

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