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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.27, 26,584.81 and 8,953.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.27, 26,584.81 and 8,953.34 is: 13,438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.27 : 26,584.81 = 8,953.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.27/26,584.81 = 8,953.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.27x = 26,584.81 × 8,953.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.27x = 238,022,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,022,687.46/17,712.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,438.29

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