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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,716.02, 26,590.44 and 8,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,716.02, 26,590.44 and 8,957.16 is: 13,444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,716.02 : 26,590.44 = 8,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,716.02/26,590.44 = 8,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,716.02x = 26,590.44 × 8,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,716.02x = 238,174,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,174,825.55/17,716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.04

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