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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.97, 26,754.22 and 8,476.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.97, 26,754.22 and 8,476.95 is: 12,715.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.97 : 26,754.22 = 8,476.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.97/26,754.22 = 8,476.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.97x = 26,754.22 × 8,476.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.97x = 226,794,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,794,136.47/17,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.55

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