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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.34, 26,525.01 and 8,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.34, 26,525.01 and 8,317.54 is: 12,476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.34 : 26,525.01 = 8,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.34/26,525.01 = 8,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.34x = 26,525.01 × 8,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.34x = 220,622,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,622,699.05/17,683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.30

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