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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.40, 26,590.70 and 8,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.40, 26,590.70 and 8,963.40 is: 13,441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.40 : 26,590.70 = 8,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.40/26,590.70 = 8,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.40x = 26,590.70 × 8,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.40x = 238,343,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,343,080.38/17,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.86

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