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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.72, 26,655.84 and 8,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.72, 26,655.84 and 8,533.44 is: 12,802.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.72 : 26,655.84 = 8,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.72/26,655.84 = 8,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.72x = 26,655.84 × 8,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.72x = 227,466,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,466,011.29/17,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.93

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