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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.40, 26,427.20 and 8,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.40, 26,427.20 and 8,854.40 is: 13,278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.40 : 26,427.20 = 8,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.40/26,427.20 = 8,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.40x = 26,427.20 × 8,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.40x = 233,996,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,996,999.68/17,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.38

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