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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.73, 26,405.92 and 8,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.73, 26,405.92 and 8,714.80 is: 13,067.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.73 : 26,405.92 = 8,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.73/26,405.92 = 8,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.73x = 26,405.92 × 8,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.73x = 230,122,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,122,311.62/17,609.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.91

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