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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,948.52, 26,903.88 and 8,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,948.52, 26,903.88 and 8,582.76 is: 12,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,948.52 : 26,903.88 = 8,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,948.52/26,903.88 = 8,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,948.52x = 26,903.88 × 8,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,948.52x = 230,909,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,909,545.11/17,948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.10

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