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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.28, 26,587.80 and 8,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.28, 26,587.80 and 8,955.34 is: 13,441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.28 : 26,587.80 = 8,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.28/26,587.80 = 8,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.28x = 26,587.80 × 8,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.28x = 238,102,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,102,788.85/17,714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.29

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