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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.68, 26,643.94 and 8,992.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.68, 26,643.94 and 8,992.76 is: 13,497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.68 : 26,643.94 = 8,992.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.68/26,643.94 = 8,992.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.68x = 26,643.94 × 8,992.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.68x = 239,602,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,602,557.87/17,751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.46

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