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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.46, 26,483.70 and 8,774.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.46, 26,483.70 and 8,774.62 is: 13,165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.46 : 26,483.70 = 8,774.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.46/26,483.70 = 8,774.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.46x = 26,483.70 × 8,774.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.46x = 232,384,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,384,403.69/17,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.91

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