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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.80, 26,638.80 and 8,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.80, 26,638.80 and 8,975.20 is: 13,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.80 : 26,638.80 = 8,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.80/26,638.80 = 8,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.80x = 26,638.80 × 8,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.80x = 239,088,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,088,557.76/17,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.73

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