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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.40, 26,441.80 and 8,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.40, 26,441.80 and 8,300.40 is: 12,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.40 : 26,441.80 = 8,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.40/26,441.80 = 8,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.40x = 26,441.80 × 8,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.40x = 219,477,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,477,516.72/17,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.30

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