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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.48, 26,601.96 and 8,498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.48, 26,601.96 and 8,498.32 is: 12,747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.48 : 26,601.96 = 8,498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.48/26,601.96 = 8,498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.48x = 26,601.96 × 8,498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.48x = 226,071,968.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,071,968.71/17,734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.60

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