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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.05, 26,723.70 and 8,447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.05, 26,723.70 and 8,447.04 is: 12,676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.05 : 26,723.70 = 8,447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.05/26,723.70 = 8,447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.05x = 26,723.70 × 8,447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.05x = 225,736,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,736,162.85/17,807.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.79

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