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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.44, 26,930.58 and 8,476.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.44, 26,930.58 and 8,476.75 is: 12,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.44 : 26,930.58 = 8,476.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.44/26,930.58 = 8,476.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.44x = 26,930.58 × 8,476.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.44x = 228,283,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,283,795.89/17,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.35

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