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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.41, 26,511.62 and 8,307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.41, 26,511.62 and 8,307.56 is: 12,461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.41 : 26,511.62 = 8,307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.41/26,511.62 = 8,307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.41x = 26,511.62 × 8,307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.41x = 220,246,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,246,699.75/17,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.33

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