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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883.93, 26,826.46 and 8,524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883.93, 26,826.46 and 8,524.97 is: 12,787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883.93 : 26,826.46 = 8,524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883.93/26,826.46 = 8,524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883.93x = 26,826.46 × 8,524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883.93x = 228,694,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,694,766.71/17,883.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.72

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