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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.80, 26,246.70 and 8,749.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.80, 26,246.70 and 8,749.80 is: 13,124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.80 : 26,246.70 = 8,749.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.80/26,246.70 = 8,749.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.80x = 26,246.70 × 8,749.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.80x = 229,653,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,653,375.66/17,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.70

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