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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.88, 26,540.40 and 8,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.88, 26,540.40 and 8,217.72 is: 12,315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.88 : 26,540.40 = 8,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.88/26,540.40 = 8,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.88x = 26,540.40 × 8,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.88x = 218,101,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,101,575.89/17,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.94

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