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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.07, 26,571.11 and 8,936.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.07, 26,571.11 and 8,936.91 is: 13,405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.07 : 26,571.11 = 8,936.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.07/26,571.11 = 8,936.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.07x = 26,571.11 × 8,936.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.07x = 237,463,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,463,573.99/17,714.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.37

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