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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.60, 26,420.88 and 8,833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.60, 26,420.88 and 8,833.68 is: 13,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.60 : 26,420.88 = 8,833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.60/26,420.88 = 8,833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.60x = 26,420.88 × 8,833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.60x = 233,393,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,393,599.24/17,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.74

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