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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,758.68, 26,640.90 and 8,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,758.68, 26,640.90 and 8,524.68 is: 12,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,758.68 : 26,640.90 = 8,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,758.68/26,640.90 = 8,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,758.68x = 26,640.90 × 8,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,758.68x = 227,105,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,105,147.41/17,758.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.40

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