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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.74, 26,675.89 and 8,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.74, 26,675.89 and 8,425.44 is: 12,641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.74 : 26,675.89 = 8,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.74/26,675.89 = 8,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.74x = 26,675.89 × 8,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.74x = 224,756,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,756,089.58/17,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.85

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