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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.40, 26,586.52 and 8,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.40, 26,586.52 and 8,954.46 is: 13,439.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.40 : 26,586.52 = 8,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.40/26,586.52 = 8,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.40x = 26,586.52 × 8,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.40x = 238,067,907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,067,907.49/17,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.99

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