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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,798.54, 26,697.20 and 8,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,798.54, 26,697.20 and 8,443.04 is: 12,664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,798.54 : 26,697.20 = 8,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,798.54/26,697.20 = 8,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,798.54x = 26,697.20 × 8,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,798.54x = 225,405,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,405,351.79/17,798.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.26

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