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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.80, 26,441.64 and 8,847.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.80, 26,441.64 and 8,847.36 is: 13,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.80 : 26,441.64 = 8,847.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.80/26,441.64 = 8,847.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.80x = 26,441.64 × 8,847.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.80x = 233,938,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,938,708.07/17,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.80

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