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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.92, 26,475.78 and 8,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.92, 26,475.78 and 8,285.70 is: 12,428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.92 : 26,475.78 = 8,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.92/26,475.78 = 8,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.92x = 26,475.78 × 8,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.92x = 219,370,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,370,370.35/17,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.27

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