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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.16, 26,939.76 and 8,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.16, 26,939.76 and 8,713.12 is: 13,075.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.16 : 26,939.76 = 8,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.16/26,939.76 = 8,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.16x = 26,939.76 × 8,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.16x = 234,729,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,729,361.65/17,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.27

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