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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.05, 26,722.20 and 8,446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.05, 26,722.20 and 8,446.04 is: 12,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.05 : 26,722.20 = 8,446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.05/26,722.20 = 8,446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.05x = 26,722.20 × 8,446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.05x = 225,696,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,696,636.48/17,806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.28

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