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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,828.55, 26,742.24 and 8,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,828.55, 26,742.24 and 8,475.30 is: 12,712.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828.55 : 26,742.24 = 8,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828.55/26,742.24 = 8,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828.55x = 26,742.24 × 8,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828.55x = 226,648,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,648,506.67/17,828.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.67

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