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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.06, 26,743.91 and 8,345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.06, 26,743.91 and 8,345.84 is: 12,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.06 : 26,743.91 = 8,345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.06/26,743.91 = 8,345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.06x = 26,743.91 × 8,345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.06x = 223,200,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,200,218.39/17,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.71

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