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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.58, 26,362.08 and 8,223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.58, 26,362.08 and 8,223.09 is: 12,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.58 : 26,362.08 = 8,223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.58/26,362.08 = 8,223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.58x = 26,362.08 × 8,223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.58x = 216,777,756.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,777,756.43/17,576.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.33

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