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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.11, 26,444.85 and 8,267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.11, 26,444.85 and 8,267.57 is: 12,397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.11 : 26,444.85 = 8,267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.11/26,444.85 = 8,267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.11x = 26,444.85 × 8,267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.11x = 218,634,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,634,516.29/17,635.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.68

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