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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.62, 26,495.51 and 8,306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.62, 26,495.51 and 8,306.69 is: 12,459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.62 : 26,495.51 = 8,306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.62/26,495.51 = 8,306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.62x = 26,495.51 × 8,306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.62x = 220,089,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,089,813.95/17,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.36

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