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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.52, 26,586.70 and 8,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.52, 26,586.70 and 8,954.60 is: 13,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.52 : 26,586.70 = 8,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.52/26,586.70 = 8,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.52x = 26,586.70 × 8,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.52x = 238,073,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,073,263.82/17,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.20

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