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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,649.80, 26,474.70 and 8,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,649.80, 26,474.70 and 8,901.80 is: 13,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,649.80 : 26,474.70 = 8,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,649.80/26,474.70 = 8,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,649.80x = 26,474.70 × 8,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,649.80x = 235,672,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,672,484.46/17,649.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.70

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