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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.75, 26,508.96 and 8,789.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.75, 26,508.96 and 8,789.27 is: 13,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.75 : 26,508.96 = 8,789.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.75/26,508.96 = 8,789.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.75x = 26,508.96 × 8,789.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.75x = 232,994,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,994,274.31/17,669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.06

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