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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.48, 26,753.22 and 8,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.48, 26,753.22 and 8,595 is: 12,892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.48 : 26,753.22 = 8,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.48/26,753.22 = 8,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.48x = 26,753.22 × 8,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.48x = 229,943,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,943,925.90/17,835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.50

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