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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.72, 26,811.70 and 8,548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.72, 26,811.70 and 8,548.32 is: 12,802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.72 : 26,811.70 = 8,548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.72/26,811.70 = 8,548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.72x = 26,811.70 × 8,548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.72x = 229,194,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,194,948.60/17,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.96

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