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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,836.73, 26,755.35 and 8,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,836.73, 26,755.35 and 8,477.70 is: 12,716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,836.73 : 26,755.35 = 8,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,836.73/26,755.35 = 8,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,836.73x = 26,755.35 × 8,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,836.73x = 226,823,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,823,742.61/17,836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.67

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