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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.27, 26,439.66 and 8,269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.27, 26,439.66 and 8,269.34 is: 12,403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.27 : 26,439.66 = 8,269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.27/26,439.66 = 8,269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.27x = 26,439.66 × 8,269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.27x = 218,638,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,638,382.57/17,627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.42

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