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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.77, 26,606.56 and 8,967.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.77, 26,606.56 and 8,967.84 is: 13,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.77 : 26,606.56 = 8,967.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.77/26,606.56 = 8,967.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.77x = 26,606.56 × 8,967.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.77x = 238,603,373.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,603,373.03/17,726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.06

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