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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,882.98, 26,829.96 and 8,534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,882.98, 26,829.96 and 8,534.92 is: 12,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,882.98 : 26,829.96 = 8,534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,882.98/26,829.96 = 8,534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,882.98x = 26,829.96 × 8,534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,882.98x = 228,991,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,991,562.20/17,882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.00

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