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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.21, 26,612.64 and 8,844.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.21, 26,612.64 and 8,844.03 is: 13,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.21 : 26,612.64 = 8,844.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.21/26,612.64 = 8,844.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.21x = 26,612.64 × 8,844.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.21x = 235,362,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,362,986.54/17,748.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.22

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