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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.24, 26,433.36 and 8,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.24, 26,433.36 and 8,855.07 is: 13,282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.24 : 26,433.36 = 8,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.24/26,433.36 = 8,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.24x = 26,433.36 × 8,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.24x = 234,069,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,069,253.14/17,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.61

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