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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.67, 26,547.82 and 8,332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.67, 26,547.82 and 8,332.92 is: 12,488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.67 : 26,547.82 = 8,332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.67/26,547.82 = 8,332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.67x = 26,547.82 × 8,332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.67x = 221,220,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,220,839.40/17,713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.71

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