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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.97, 26,383.64 and 8,853.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.97, 26,383.64 and 8,853.39 is: 13,259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.97 : 26,383.64 = 8,853.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.97/26,383.64 = 8,853.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.97x = 26,383.64 × 8,853.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.97x = 233,584,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,584,610.27/17,615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.82

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