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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.84, 26,393.80 and 8,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.84, 26,393.80 and 8,828.76 is: 13,243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.84 : 26,393.80 = 8,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.84/26,393.80 = 8,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.84x = 26,393.80 × 8,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.84x = 233,024,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,024,525.69/17,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.16

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