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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.75, 26,875.98 and 8,676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.75, 26,875.98 and 8,676.75 is: 13,019.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.75 : 26,875.98 = 8,676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.75/26,875.98 = 8,676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.75x = 26,875.98 × 8,676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.75x = 233,196,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,196,159.47/17,910.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,019.90

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