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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.80, 26,627.55 and 8,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.80, 26,627.55 and 8,404.30 is: 12,600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.80 : 26,627.55 = 8,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.80/26,627.55 = 8,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.80x = 26,627.55 × 8,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.80x = 223,785,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,785,918.47/17,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.70

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