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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.72, 26,773.92 and 8,496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.72, 26,773.92 and 8,496.44 is: 12,744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.72 : 26,773.92 = 8,496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.72/26,773.92 = 8,496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.72x = 26,773.92 × 8,496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.72x = 227,483,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,483,004.84/17,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.35

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