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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.06, 26,369.78 and 8,818.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.06, 26,369.78 and 8,818.19 is: 13,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.06 : 26,369.78 = 8,818.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.06/26,369.78 = 8,818.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.06x = 26,369.78 × 8,818.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.06x = 232,533,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,533,730.30/17,588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.11

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