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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.52, 26,569.38 and 8,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.52, 26,569.38 and 8,385.44 is: 12,560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.52 : 26,569.38 = 8,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.52/26,569.38 = 8,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.52x = 26,569.38 × 8,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.52x = 222,795,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,795,941.83/17,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.72

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