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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.30, 26,496.45 and 8,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.30, 26,496.45 and 8,916.30 is: 13,374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.30 : 26,496.45 = 8,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.30/26,496.45 = 8,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.30x = 26,496.45 × 8,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.30x = 236,250,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,250,297.14/17,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.45

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