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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.48, 26,787.76 and 8,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.48, 26,787.76 and 8,618 is: 12,927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.48 : 26,787.76 = 8,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.48/26,787.76 = 8,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.48x = 26,787.76 × 8,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.48x = 230,856,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,856,915.68/17,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.02

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