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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.02, 26,582.91 and 8,952.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.02, 26,582.91 and 8,952.13 is: 13,436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.02 : 26,582.91 = 8,952.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.02/26,582.91 = 8,952.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.02x = 26,582.91 × 8,952.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.02x = 237,973,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,973,666.10/17,711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,436.47

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