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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.30, 26,336.44 and 8,672.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.30, 26,336.44 and 8,672.34 is: 13,010.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.30 : 26,336.44 = 8,672.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.30/26,336.44 = 8,672.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.30x = 26,336.44 × 8,672.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.30x = 228,398,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,398,562.07/17,554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.98

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