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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.44, 26,937.02 and 8,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.44, 26,937.02 and 8,954.46 is: 13,433.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.44 : 26,937.02 = 8,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.44/26,937.02 = 8,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.44x = 26,937.02 × 8,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.44x = 241,206,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,206,468.11/17,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,433.61

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