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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,838.16, 26,739.52 and 8,461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,838.16, 26,739.52 and 8,461.68 is: 12,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,838.16 : 26,739.52 = 8,461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,838.16/26,739.52 = 8,461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,838.16x = 26,739.52 × 8,461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,838.16x = 226,261,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,261,261.59/17,838.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.11

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