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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,919.36, 26,858.88 and 8,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,919.36, 26,858.88 and 8,691.84 is: 13,027.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,919.36 : 26,858.88 = 8,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,919.36/26,858.88 = 8,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,919.36x = 26,858.88 × 8,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,919.36x = 233,453,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,453,087.54/17,919.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.98

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