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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.07, 26,592.89 and 8,846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.07, 26,592.89 and 8,846.18 is: 13,271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.07 : 26,592.89 = 8,846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.07/26,592.89 = 8,846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.07x = 26,592.89 × 8,846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.07x = 235,245,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,245,491.66/17,726.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.16

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