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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.02, 26,507.78 and 8,308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.02, 26,507.78 and 8,308.97 is: 12,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.02 : 26,507.78 = 8,308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.02/26,507.78 = 8,308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.02x = 26,507.78 × 8,308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.02x = 220,252,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,252,369.56/17,668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.16

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