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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,872.73, 26,818.13 and 8,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,872.73, 26,818.13 and 8,511 is: 12,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,872.73 : 26,818.13 = 8,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,872.73/26,818.13 = 8,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,872.73x = 26,818.13 × 8,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,872.73x = 228,249,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,249,104.43/17,872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.80

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