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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.02, 26,585.95 and 8,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.02, 26,585.95 and 8,954.10 is: 13,439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.02 : 26,585.95 = 8,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.02/26,585.95 = 8,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.02x = 26,585.95 × 8,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.02x = 238,053,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,053,254.90/17,713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.45

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