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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.48, 26,954.94 and 8,733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.48, 26,954.94 and 8,733.32 is: 13,100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.48 : 26,954.94 = 8,733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.48/26,954.94 = 8,733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.48x = 26,954.94 × 8,733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.48x = 235,406,116.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,406,116.60/17,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,100.33

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