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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.91, 26,935.62 and 8,604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.91, 26,935.62 and 8,604.62 is: 12,901.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.91 : 26,935.62 = 8,604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.91/26,935.62 = 8,604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.91x = 26,935.62 × 8,604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.91x = 231,770,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,770,832.78/17,964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.31

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