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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.80, 26,602.80 and 8,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.80, 26,602.80 and 8,951.20 is: 13,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.80 : 26,602.80 = 8,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.80/26,602.80 = 8,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.80x = 26,602.80 × 8,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.80x = 238,126,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,126,983.36/17,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.71

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