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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.52, 26,441.82 and 8,862.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.52, 26,441.82 and 8,862.78 is: 13,294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.52 : 26,441.82 = 8,862.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.52/26,441.82 = 8,862.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.52x = 26,441.82 × 8,862.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.52x = 234,348,033.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,348,033.46/17,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.44

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