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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,765.93, 26,636.55 and 8,994.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,765.93, 26,636.55 and 8,994.85 is: 13,486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,765.93 : 26,636.55 = 8,994.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,765.93/26,636.55 = 8,994.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,765.93x = 26,636.55 × 8,994.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,765.93x = 239,591,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,591,671.45/17,765.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.02

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