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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.38, 26,667.84 and 8,301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.38, 26,667.84 and 8,301.26 is: 12,435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.38 : 26,667.84 = 8,301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.38/26,667.84 = 8,301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.38x = 26,667.84 × 8,301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.38x = 221,376,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,376,673.48/17,802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.23

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