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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.60, 26,490.90 and 8,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.60, 26,490.90 and 8,910.80 is: 13,359.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.60 : 26,490.90 = 8,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.60/26,490.90 = 8,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.60x = 26,490.90 × 8,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.60x = 236,055,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,055,111.72/17,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.39

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