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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,721.55, 26,598.78 and 8,962.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,721.55, 26,598.78 and 8,962.62 is: 13,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,721.55 : 26,598.78 = 8,962.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,721.55/26,598.78 = 8,962.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,721.55x = 26,598.78 × 8,962.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,721.55x = 238,394,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,394,657.86/17,721.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.25

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