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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.76, 26,330.94 and 8,792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.76, 26,330.94 and 8,792.04 is: 13,179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.76 : 26,330.94 = 8,792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.76/26,330.94 = 8,792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.76x = 26,330.94 × 8,792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.76x = 231,502,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,502,677.72/17,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.95

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