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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,703.52, 26,571.70 and 8,944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,703.52, 26,571.70 and 8,944.60 is: 13,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,703.52 : 26,571.70 = 8,944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,703.52/26,571.70 = 8,944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,703.52x = 26,571.70 × 8,944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,703.52x = 237,673,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,673,227.82/17,703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.20

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