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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.76, 26,435.26 and 8,741.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.76, 26,435.26 and 8,741.98 is: 13,106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.76 : 26,435.26 = 8,741.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.76/26,435.26 = 8,741.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.76x = 26,435.26 × 8,741.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.76x = 231,096,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,096,514.21/17,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,106.09

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