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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.32, 26,374.35 and 8,227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.32, 26,374.35 and 8,227.47 is: 12,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.32 : 26,374.35 = 8,227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.32/26,374.35 = 8,227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.32x = 26,374.35 × 8,227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.32x = 216,994,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,994,173.39/17,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.49

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