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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.74, 26,524.74 and 8,932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.74, 26,524.74 and 8,932.88 is: 13,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.74 : 26,524.74 = 8,932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.74/26,524.74 = 8,932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.74x = 26,524.74 × 8,932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.74x = 236,942,319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,942,319.45/17,691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.82

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