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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.98, 26,433.51 and 8,403.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.98, 26,433.51 and 8,403.46 is: 12,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.98 : 26,433.51 = 8,403.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.98/26,433.51 = 8,403.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.98x = 26,433.51 × 8,403.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.98x = 222,132,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,132,943.94/17,630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.01

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