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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.10, 26,494.65 and 8,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.10, 26,494.65 and 8,913.30 is: 13,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.10 : 26,494.65 = 8,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.10/26,494.65 = 8,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.10x = 26,494.65 × 8,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.10x = 236,154,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,154,763.85/17,672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.14

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