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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.96, 26,575.34 and 8,947.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.96, 26,575.34 and 8,947.02 is: 13,428.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.96 : 26,575.34 = 8,947.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.96/26,575.34 = 8,947.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.96x = 26,575.34 × 8,947.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.96x = 237,770,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,770,098.49/17,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.82

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