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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.76, 26,610.44 and 8,985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.76, 26,610.44 and 8,985.92 is: 13,467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.76 : 26,610.44 = 8,985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.76/26,610.44 = 8,985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.76x = 26,610.44 × 8,985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.76x = 239,119,285.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,119,285.00/17,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.14

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