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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.02, 26,558.94 and 8,936.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.02, 26,558.94 and 8,936.08 is: 13,412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.02 : 26,558.94 = 8,936.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.02/26,558.94 = 8,936.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.02x = 26,558.94 × 8,936.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.02x = 237,332,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,332,812.56/17,695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.41

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