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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,809.01, 26,726.64 and 8,449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,809.01, 26,726.64 and 8,449.06 is: 12,679.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,809.01 : 26,726.64 = 8,449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,809.01/26,726.64 = 8,449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,809.01x = 26,726.64 × 8,449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,809.01x = 225,814,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,814,851.33/17,809.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.81

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