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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.72, 26,513.22 and 8,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.72, 26,513.22 and 8,932.44 is: 13,386.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.72 : 26,513.22 = 8,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.72/26,513.22 = 8,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.72x = 26,513.22 × 8,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.72x = 236,827,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,827,746.86/17,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.36

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