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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.08, 26,394.35 and 8,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.08, 26,394.35 and 8,853.28 is: 13,267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.08 : 26,394.35 = 8,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.08/26,394.35 = 8,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.08x = 26,394.35 × 8,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.08x = 233,676,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,676,570.97/17,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.97

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