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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.71, 26,932.08 and 8,592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.71, 26,932.08 and 8,592.53 is: 12,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.71 : 26,932.08 = 8,592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.71/26,932.08 = 8,592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.71x = 26,932.08 × 8,592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.71x = 231,414,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,414,705.36/17,954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.80

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