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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,990.80, 26,974.52 and 8,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,990.80, 26,974.52 and 8,630.60 is: 12,940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,990.80 : 26,974.52 = 8,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,990.80/26,974.52 = 8,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,990.80x = 26,974.52 × 8,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,990.80x = 232,806,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,806,292.31/17,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.30

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