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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.64, 26,441.15 and 8,265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.64, 26,441.15 and 8,265.09 is: 12,393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.64 : 26,441.15 = 8,265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.64/26,441.15 = 8,265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.64x = 26,441.15 × 8,265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.64x = 218,538,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,538,484.45/17,632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.97

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