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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.97, 26,414.67 and 8,252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.97, 26,414.67 and 8,252.41 is: 12,375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.97 : 26,414.67 = 8,252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.97/26,414.67 = 8,252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.97x = 26,414.67 × 8,252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.97x = 217,984,686.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,984,686.85/17,613.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.67

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