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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,587.06, 26,368.28 and 8,817.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,587.06, 26,368.28 and 8,817.19 is: 13,219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,587.06 : 26,368.28 = 8,817.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,587.06/26,368.28 = 8,817.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,587.06x = 26,368.28 × 8,817.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,587.06x = 232,494,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,494,134.73/17,587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.61

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