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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.27, 26,578.82 and 8,949.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.27, 26,578.82 and 8,949.35 is: 13,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.27 : 26,578.82 = 8,949.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.27/26,578.82 = 8,949.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.27x = 26,578.82 × 8,949.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.27x = 237,863,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,863,162.77/17,708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.32

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