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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,762.52, 26,643.78 and 8,999.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,762.52, 26,643.78 and 8,999.94 is: 13,499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,762.52 : 26,643.78 = 8,999.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,762.52/26,643.78 = 8,999.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,762.52x = 26,643.78 × 8,999.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,762.52x = 239,792,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,792,421.37/17,762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.91

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