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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.92, 26,395.47 and 8,832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.92, 26,395.47 and 8,832.65 is: 13,240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.92 : 26,395.47 = 8,832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.92/26,395.47 = 8,832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.92x = 26,395.47 × 8,832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.92x = 233,141,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,141,816.12/17,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.74

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