Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,856.48, 26,786.88 and 8,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,856.48, 26,786.88 and 8,616 is: 12,925.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,856.48 : 26,786.88 = 8,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,856.48/26,786.88 = 8,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,856.48x = 26,786.88 × 8,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,856.48x = 230,795,758.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,795,758.08/17,856.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,925.04
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