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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.48, 26,886.72 and 8,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.48, 26,886.72 and 8,684 is: 13,026.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.48 : 26,886.72 = 8,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.48/26,886.72 = 8,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.48x = 26,886.72 × 8,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.48x = 233,484,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,484,276.48/17,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.00

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