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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.07, 26,594.39 and 8,847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.07, 26,594.39 and 8,847.18 is: 13,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.07 : 26,594.39 = 8,847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.07/26,594.39 = 8,847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.07x = 26,594.39 × 8,847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.07x = 235,285,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,285,355.32/17,727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.66

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