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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,815.72, 26,709.36 and 8,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,815.72, 26,709.36 and 8,451.04 is: 12,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,815.72 : 26,709.36 = 8,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,815.72/26,709.36 = 8,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,815.72x = 26,709.36 × 8,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,815.72x = 225,721,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,721,869.73/17,815.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.81

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