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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,824.02, 26,724.68 and 8,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,824.02, 26,724.68 and 8,458.26 is: 12,682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,824.02 : 26,724.68 = 8,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,824.02/26,724.68 = 8,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,824.02x = 26,724.68 × 8,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,824.02x = 226,044,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,044,158.23/17,824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.00

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