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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.08, 26,575.98 and 8,969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.08, 26,575.98 and 8,969.32 is: 13,442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.08 : 26,575.98 = 8,969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.08/26,575.98 = 8,969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.08x = 26,575.98 × 8,969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.08x = 238,368,468.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,368,468.93/17,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.78

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