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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.29, 26,561.78 and 8,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.29, 26,561.78 and 8,825.44 is: 13,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.29 : 26,561.78 = 8,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.29/26,561.78 = 8,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.29x = 26,561.78 × 8,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.29x = 234,419,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,419,395.68/17,705.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.08

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