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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.66, 26,539.89 and 8,922.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.66, 26,539.89 and 8,922.15 is: 13,373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.66 : 26,539.89 = 8,922.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.66/26,539.89 = 8,922.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.66x = 26,539.89 × 8,922.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.66x = 236,792,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,792,879.56/17,705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.86

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