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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.52, 26,906.88 and 8,584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.52, 26,906.88 and 8,584.76 is: 12,868.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.52 : 26,906.88 = 8,584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.52/26,906.88 = 8,584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.52x = 26,906.88 × 8,584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.52x = 230,989,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,989,107.15/17,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.10

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