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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.49, 26,724.41 and 8,928.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.49, 26,724.41 and 8,928.47 is: 13,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.49 : 26,724.41 = 8,928.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.49/26,724.41 = 8,928.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.49x = 26,724.41 × 8,928.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.49x = 238,608,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,608,115.12/17,823.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.29

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