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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.44, 26,610.48 and 8,970.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.44, 26,610.48 and 8,970.52 is: 13,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.44 : 26,610.48 = 8,970.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.44/26,610.48 = 8,970.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.44x = 26,610.48 × 8,970.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.44x = 238,709,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,709,843.05/17,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.04

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