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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.02, 26,511.06 and 8,307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.02, 26,511.06 and 8,307.18 is: 12,460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.02 : 26,511.06 = 8,307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.02/26,511.06 = 8,307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.02x = 26,511.06 × 8,307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.02x = 220,232,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,232,147.41/17,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.78

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