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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.44, 26,435.16 and 8,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.44, 26,435.16 and 8,852.20 is: 13,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.44 : 26,435.16 = 8,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.44/26,435.16 = 8,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.44x = 26,435.16 × 8,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.44x = 234,009,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,009,405.96/17,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.30

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