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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.14, 26,606.68 and 8,373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.14, 26,606.68 and 8,373.78 is: 12,563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.14 : 26,606.68 = 8,373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.14/26,606.68 = 8,373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.14x = 26,606.68 × 8,373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.14x = 222,798,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,798,484.85/17,734.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.25

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