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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.60, 26,748.90 and 8,616.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.60, 26,748.90 and 8,616.60 is: 12,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.60 : 26,748.90 = 8,616.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.60/26,748.90 = 8,616.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.60x = 26,748.90 × 8,616.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.60x = 230,484,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,484,571.74/17,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.90

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