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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.39, 26,385.68 and 8,826.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.39, 26,385.68 and 8,826.05 is: 13,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.39 : 26,385.68 = 8,826.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.39/26,385.68 = 8,826.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.39x = 26,385.68 × 8,826.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.39x = 232,881,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,881,330.96/17,601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.85

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