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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.77, 26,597.93 and 8,981.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.77, 26,597.93 and 8,981.33 is: 13,447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.77 : 26,597.93 = 8,981.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.77/26,597.93 = 8,981.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.77x = 26,597.93 × 8,981.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.77x = 238,884,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,884,608.75/17,764.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,447.10

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