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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.76, 26,308.44 and 8,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.76, 26,308.44 and 8,777.04 is: 13,157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.76 : 26,308.44 = 8,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.76/26,308.44 = 8,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.76x = 26,308.44 × 8,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.76x = 230,910,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,910,230.22/17,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,157.46

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