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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.24, 26,514.82 and 8,308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.24, 26,514.82 and 8,308.68 is: 12,468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.24 : 26,514.82 = 8,308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.24/26,514.82 = 8,308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.24x = 26,514.82 × 8,308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.24x = 220,303,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,303,154.64/17,668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.88

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