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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.54, 26,933.72 and 8,603.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.54, 26,933.72 and 8,603.34 is: 12,899.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.54 : 26,933.72 = 8,603.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.54/26,933.72 = 8,603.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.54x = 26,933.72 × 8,603.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.54x = 231,719,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,719,950.62/17,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.46

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