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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.97, 26,393.99 and 8,828.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.97, 26,393.99 and 8,828.82 is: 13,243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.97 : 26,393.99 = 8,828.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.97/26,393.99 = 8,828.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.97x = 26,393.99 × 8,828.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.97x = 233,027,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,027,742.65/17,595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.25

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