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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.63, 26,483.40 and 8,290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.63, 26,483.40 and 8,290.92 is: 12,438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.63 : 26,483.40 = 8,290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.63/26,483.40 = 8,290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.63x = 26,483.40 × 8,290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.63x = 219,571,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,571,750.73/17,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.47

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