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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.54, 26,728.72 and 8,466.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.54, 26,728.72 and 8,466.27 is: 12,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.54 : 26,728.72 = 8,466.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.54/26,728.72 = 8,466.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.54x = 26,728.72 × 8,466.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.54x = 226,292,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,292,438.88/17,819.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.12

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