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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.82, 26,435.72 and 8,852.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.82, 26,435.72 and 8,852.58 is: 13,278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.82 : 26,435.72 = 8,852.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.82/26,435.72 = 8,852.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.82x = 26,435.72 × 8,852.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.82x = 234,024,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,024,348.29/17,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.87

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