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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.14, 26,419.95 and 8,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.14, 26,419.95 and 8,876.16 is: 13,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.14 : 26,419.95 = 8,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.14/26,419.95 = 8,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.14x = 26,419.95 × 8,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.14x = 234,507,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,507,703.39/17,635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.75

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