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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.55, 26,682.46 and 8,302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.55, 26,682.46 and 8,302.06 is: 12,443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.55 : 26,682.46 = 8,302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.55/26,682.46 = 8,302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.55x = 26,682.46 × 8,302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.55x = 221,519,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,519,383.87/17,802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.13

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