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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.56, 26,424 and 8,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.56, 26,424 and 8,249.76 is: 12,375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.56 : 26,424 = 8,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.56/26,424 = 8,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.56x = 26,424 × 8,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.56x = 217,991,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,991,658.24/17,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.65

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