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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.48, 26,760.72 and 8,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.48, 26,760.72 and 8,600 is: 12,900

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.48 : 26,760.72 = 8,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.48/26,760.72 = 8,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.48x = 26,760.72 × 8,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.48x = 230,142,192
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,142,192/17,840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900

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