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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.64, 26,579.38 and 8,949.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.64, 26,579.38 and 8,949.72 is: 13,432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.64 : 26,579.38 = 8,949.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.64/26,579.38 = 8,949.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.64x = 26,579.38 × 8,949.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.64x = 237,878,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,878,008.77/17,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.88

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