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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.78, 26,382.87 and 8,823.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.78, 26,382.87 and 8,823.34 is: 13,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.78 : 26,382.87 = 8,823.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.78/26,382.87 = 8,823.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.78x = 26,382.87 × 8,823.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.78x = 232,785,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,785,032.19/17,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.35

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