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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.36, 26,774.24 and 8,490.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.36, 26,774.24 and 8,490.27 is: 12,735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.36 : 26,774.24 = 8,490.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.36/26,774.24 = 8,490.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.36x = 26,774.24 × 8,490.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.36x = 227,320,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,320,484.19/17,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,735.50

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