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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.48, 26,376.72 and 8,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.48, 26,376.72 and 8,348.32 is: 12,522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.48 : 26,376.72 = 8,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.48/26,376.72 = 8,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.48x = 26,376.72 × 8,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.48x = 220,201,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,201,299.11/17,584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.48

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