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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.77, 26,466.34 and 8,287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.77, 26,466.34 and 8,287.97 is: 12,425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.77 : 26,466.34 = 8,287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.77/26,466.34 = 8,287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.77x = 26,466.34 × 8,287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.77x = 219,352,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,352,231.93/17,652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.94

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