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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.97, 26,551.26 and 8,818.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.97, 26,551.26 and 8,818.91 is: 13,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.97 : 26,551.26 = 8,818.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.97/26,551.26 = 8,818.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.97x = 26,551.26 × 8,818.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.97x = 234,152,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,152,995.48/17,711.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,220.04

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