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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.60, 26,481.90 and 8,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.60, 26,481.90 and 8,904.80 is: 13,350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.60 : 26,481.90 = 8,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.60/26,481.90 = 8,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.60x = 26,481.90 × 8,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.60x = 235,816,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,816,023.12/17,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.39

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