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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.44, 26,430.52 and 8,269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.44, 26,430.52 and 8,269.51 is: 12,399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.44 : 26,430.52 = 8,269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.44/26,430.52 = 8,269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.44x = 26,430.52 × 8,269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.44x = 218,567,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,567,449.45/17,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.27

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