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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.09, 26,523.14 and 8,316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.09, 26,523.14 and 8,316.29 is: 12,474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.09 : 26,523.14 = 8,316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.09/26,523.14 = 8,316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.09x = 26,523.14 × 8,316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.09x = 220,573,949.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,573,949.75/17,682.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.43

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