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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.87, 26,443.26 and 8,133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.87, 26,443.26 and 8,133.62 is: 12,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.87 : 26,443.26 = 8,133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.87/26,443.26 = 8,133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.87x = 26,443.26 × 8,133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.87x = 215,079,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,079,296.18/17,625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.48

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