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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.84, 26,524.26 and 8,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.84, 26,524.26 and 8,317.04 is: 12,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.84 : 26,524.26 = 8,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.84/26,524.26 = 8,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.84x = 26,524.26 × 8,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.84x = 220,603,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,603,198.77/17,682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.55

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