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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.44, 26,649.52 and 8,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.44, 26,649.52 and 8,996.56 is: 13,503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.44 : 26,649.52 = 8,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.44/26,649.52 = 8,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.44x = 26,649.52 × 8,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.44x = 239,754,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,754,005.65/17,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.13

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