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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.02, 26,509.56 and 8,306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.02, 26,509.56 and 8,306.18 is: 12,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.02 : 26,509.56 = 8,306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.02/26,509.56 = 8,306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.02x = 26,509.56 × 8,306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.02x = 220,193,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,193,177.08/17,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.28

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