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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.44, 26,651.02 and 8,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.44, 26,651.02 and 8,997.56 is: 13,504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.44 : 26,651.02 = 8,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.44/26,651.02 = 8,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.44x = 26,651.02 × 8,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.44x = 239,794,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,794,151.51/17,756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.63

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